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What is a live attenuated vaccine?
What is a live attenuated vaccine?
- A vaccine made from dead viruses or bacteria
- A vaccine that requires no special handling or storage
- A vaccine that contains weakened antibodies
- A vaccine with modified antigens that are still live (correct)
What is the primary risk associated with live attenuated vaccines?
What is the primary risk associated with live attenuated vaccines?
- They can induce illness in immunocompromised individuals (correct)
- They require special handling and storage
- They often cause severe infections in patients
- They are ineffective in stimulating an immunologic response
Why are live attenuated vaccines considered labile?
Why are live attenuated vaccines considered labile?
- Because they contain inactive viruses or bacteria
- Because they require no special handling or storage
- Because they are made from weakened antibodies
- Because they are easily affected by external factors (correct)
How are live attenuated vaccines different from the wild strain of the disease?
How are live attenuated vaccines different from the wild strain of the disease?
Why do frozen vaccines need to be transported in a special cooler?
Why do frozen vaccines need to be transported in a special cooler?
What can interfere with the immune response when giving live attenuated vaccines?
What can interfere with the immune response when giving live attenuated vaccines?
Why is a booster dose given for live attenuated vaccines in the US?
Why is a booster dose given for live attenuated vaccines in the US?
What distinguishes inactivated vaccines from live vaccines?
What distinguishes inactivated vaccines from live vaccines?
Which organization is responsible for creating the immunization schedules and recommendations?
Which organization is responsible for creating the immunization schedules and recommendations?
What is the purpose of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)?
What is the purpose of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)?
Which vaccine is mentioned as being given intranasally?
Which vaccine is mentioned as being given intranasally?
Why are inactivated vaccines mostly given with a lot of boosters?
Why are inactivated vaccines mostly given with a lot of boosters?
What distinguishes live attenuated vaccines from inactivated vaccines?
What distinguishes live attenuated vaccines from inactivated vaccines?
What type of vaccine is VARIVAX, mentioned in the text?
What type of vaccine is VARIVAX, mentioned in the text?
What role do antibodies circulating in the patient's body play when giving live attenuated vaccines?
What role do antibodies circulating in the patient's body play when giving live attenuated vaccines?
Why are booster shots needed for inactivated vaccines like DTaP?
Why are booster shots needed for inactivated vaccines like DTaP?
At what age can Pneumococcal vaccine be given?
At what age can Pneumococcal vaccine be given?
When is the catch-up schedule for Pneumococcal vaccine needed?
When is the catch-up schedule for Pneumococcal vaccine needed?
Who needs both the pneumococcal (PCV) and PCV 23 vaccines?
Who needs both the pneumococcal (PCV) and PCV 23 vaccines?
Why can't the 23-valent vaccine be used in younger children?
Why can't the 23-valent vaccine be used in younger children?
At what age does the Hepatitis A vaccine typically start?
At what age does the Hepatitis A vaccine typically start?
How much time should be between the two doses of Hepatitis A vaccine?
How much time should be between the two doses of Hepatitis A vaccine?
When is the MCV4 meningococcal vaccine typically given to children?
When is the MCV4 meningococcal vaccine typically given to children?
When is the booster dose of MCV4 meningococcal vaccine given?
When is the booster dose of MCV4 meningococcal vaccine given?
What is the purpose of Trumenba or Bexsero vaccines?
What is the purpose of Trumenba or Bexsero vaccines?
What is the most common complication seen from influenza?
What is the most common complication seen from influenza?
What is the danger associated with influenza in children?
What is the danger associated with influenza in children?
What is the typical symptom of having flu A?
What is the typical symptom of having flu A?
Why do some patients refuse to take the flu shot?
Why do some patients refuse to take the flu shot?
Why do children need to receive a double dose of the influenza vaccine?
Why do children need to receive a double dose of the influenza vaccine?
What is important for parents to know about children getting their first round of flu vaccine?
What is important for parents to know about children getting their first round of flu vaccine?
Who is recommended to receive the FluMist vaccine?
Who is recommended to receive the FluMist vaccine?
Why are patients advised that they cannot get the flu from the non-live vaccine?
Why are patients advised that they cannot get the flu from the non-live vaccine?
What should patients know about the timing of flu vaccine's full effect?
What should patients know about the timing of flu vaccine's full effect?
'Do I have the flu?' What does this question emphasize?
'Do I have the flu?' What does this question emphasize?
What is important for healthcare professionals during flu season in relation to educating patients?
What is important for healthcare professionals during flu season in relation to educating patients?
When is the first dose of hepatitis B vaccine typically given to a newborn?
When is the first dose of hepatitis B vaccine typically given to a newborn?
What is the primary benefit of combination vaccines like Pediarix and Pentacel?
What is the primary benefit of combination vaccines like Pediarix and Pentacel?
What is the recommended schedule for administering DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis) vaccine?
What is the recommended schedule for administering DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis) vaccine?
What does HBIG refer to in the context of hepatitis B vaccination?
What does HBIG refer to in the context of hepatitis B vaccination?
What is the consequence if the last DTaP dose was given after the fourth birthday?
What is the consequence if the last DTaP dose was given after the fourth birthday?
What is the significance of not restarting a series for hepatitis B vaccines?
What is the significance of not restarting a series for hepatitis B vaccines?
What is the purpose of giving HBIG within 12 hours of birth to newborns?
What is the purpose of giving HBIG within 12 hours of birth to newborns?
What happens if a patient had two hepatitis B vaccines and then didn't receive another one for four years?
What happens if a patient had two hepatitis B vaccines and then didn't receive another one for four years?
Why is it important to use the same DTaP product for all doses if possible?
Why is it important to use the same DTaP product for all doses if possible?
At what age can the fourth dose of DTaP be administered if six months have elapsed since the third dose?
At what age can the fourth dose of DTaP be administered if six months have elapsed since the third dose?
What should be done if a child is unlikely to return at age 15 to 16 months for DTaP vaccination?
What should be done if a child is unlikely to return at age 15 to 16 months for DTaP vaccination?
At what age can the HPV vaccine be given?
At what age can the HPV vaccine be given?
What is the minimum time gap required between doses of the HPV vaccine?
What is the minimum time gap required between doses of the HPV vaccine?
Why does the text mention that dose three of the HPV vaccine, if given after the fourth birthday, does not need a fourth dose?
Why does the text mention that dose three of the HPV vaccine, if given after the fourth birthday, does not need a fourth dose?
What is the required time gap between doses for a three-dose series of the HPV vaccine?
What is the required time gap between doses for a three-dose series of the HPV vaccine?
Why is it mentioned that if a patient has two doses of the HPV vaccine before their 16th birthday, that's considered a complete series?
Why is it mentioned that if a patient has two doses of the HPV vaccine before their 16th birthday, that's considered a complete series?
At what age can the varicella vaccine dosage number one be given?
At what age can the varicella vaccine dosage number one be given?
Why does the text emphasize that varicella dose number one should be given on or after the first birthday?
Why does the text emphasize that varicella dose number one should be given on or after the first birthday?
What is the minimum time gap for giving a booster dose of varicella after the first dose?
What is the minimum time gap for giving a booster dose of varicella after the first dose?
What concept is referred to as 'live to live' in the context of vaccines?
What concept is referred to as 'live to live' in the context of vaccines?
Why does the text emphasize that varicella and MMR vaccines cannot be given together if they are requested a few days apart?
Why does the text emphasize that varicella and MMR vaccines cannot be given together if they are requested a few days apart?
What makes varicella vaccine a tough vaccine mentioned in the text?
What makes varicella vaccine a tough vaccine mentioned in the text?
What role does insurance play in encouraging early administration of HPV vaccine mentioned in the text?
What role does insurance play in encouraging early administration of HPV vaccine mentioned in the text?
What is the main reason for recommending Tdap for kids ages 11 to 18?
What is the main reason for recommending Tdap for kids ages 11 to 18?
When should moms be vaccinated with Tdap according to the new recommendation?
When should moms be vaccinated with Tdap according to the new recommendation?
What is the purpose of vaccinating pregnant moms with Tdap?
What is the purpose of vaccinating pregnant moms with Tdap?
At what age is Tdap used if a patient didn't complete the primary Dtap series?
At what age is Tdap used if a patient didn't complete the primary Dtap series?
What is the primary difference between Tdap and Dtap vaccines?
What is the primary difference between Tdap and Dtap vaccines?
What is the main focus of immunization with Tdap for pregnant women?
What is the main focus of immunization with Tdap for pregnant women?
Why can Tdap be administered to babies as early as six weeks of age?
Why can Tdap be administered to babies as early as six weeks of age?
What is the primary concern regarding pertussis that drives the recommendation for Tdap vaccination?
What is the primary concern regarding pertussis that drives the recommendation for Tdap vaccination?
What is the main objective of recommending Tdap with every single pregnancy?
What is the main objective of recommending Tdap with every single pregnancy?
What distinguishes Tdap from DTaP in terms of vaccination schedule?
What distinguishes Tdap from DTaP in terms of vaccination schedule?
Why does the text emphasize administering Tdap to pregnant moms even after childbirth?
Why does the text emphasize administering Tdap to pregnant moms even after childbirth?
What drives the recommendation to use Tdap in place of Dtap for patients who missed the primary Dtap series?
What drives the recommendation to use Tdap in place of Dtap for patients who missed the primary Dtap series?
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