29 Questions
Where is the HepB vaccine administered?
Intramuscularly on the right thigh
What type of vaccine is the Hib conjugate vaccine?
Inactivated
How is the DTwP vaccine administered?
Intramuscularly with HepB vaccine on the left thigh
When is MenA_Conj vaccine administered?
At 9 months
How is the live attenuated Rotavirus vaccine administered?
Orally
Which vitamin is also given along with routine vaccines in Nigeria?
Vitamin A
Children with malignancy or who have undergone solid organ transplantation should not receive which type of vaccines?
Live virus and live bacterial vaccines
Why should different live-attenuated vaccines be given at least 1 month apart if not administered on the same day?
To avoid viral interference
When can vaccines be deferred in children according to the text?
Regardless of the illness severity
Which of the following is a precaution for vaccine administration according to the text?
Simultaneous administration of inactivated and live vaccines
What role do proper vaccine storage and handling practices play according to the text?
Protect individuals and communities from vaccine-preventable diseases
Why might children who have undergone chemotherapy for leukemia need to be reimmunized with age-appropriate single doses of previously administered vaccines?
To ensure adequate protection post-chemotherapy
What type of vaccine is the hepatitis A vaccine?
Whole inactivated microorganism
Which route of administration is preferred for the measles vaccine?
Subcutaneous
What is the preferred site for intramuscular injections in adolescents?
Deltoid muscle
Which vaccine is Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) used to protect against?
Tuberculosis
What does a toxoid refer to in the context of vaccines?
A modified bacterial toxin
Which vaccine is recommended to be administered intramuscularly in infants and young children at the anterolateral thigh muscle site?
DTaP
What is the route of administration for the Yellow fever vaccine YF?
Intramuscularly in the left thigh
At what age is the Measles vaccine administered in Nigeria?
9 months
What is a general contraindication for all vaccines?
Anaphylactic reaction to a prior dose
Which condition is a contraindication for severely immunocompromised persons receiving vaccines?
Immunodeficiency
What type of persons should generally not receive live attenuated virus vaccines due to theoretical risks to the fetus?
Pregnant women
What condition would prevent a person from receiving additional doses of a vaccine that contains pertussis?
Encephalopathy within 7 days
What is the system used for storing vaccines in good condition called?
Cold Chain
What is the most common mild adverse reaction following vaccinations?
Localized tenderness, erythema, and swelling
Which term is used to describe shoulder injury related to vaccine administration?
Subacromial bursitis
What is the purpose of the cold chain in vaccine distribution?
To keep vaccines within recommended temperature ranges
What type of reaction occurs with approximately 50 percent of vaccinations?
Mild adverse local and systemic reactions
Test your knowledge on different types of vaccines including whole inactivated microorganisms, parts of the organism, polysaccharide capsules, conjugated polysaccharide capsules, live-attenuated microorganisms, and toxoids. Learn about common vaccines like polio, hepatitis A, HPV, Hib, tetanus, and more.
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