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What is the purpose of the influenza (flu) vaccine recommended during pregnancy?
What is the purpose of the influenza (flu) vaccine recommended during pregnancy?
- Protects against common cold
- Protects against seasonal influenza (correct)
- Protects against chickenpox
- Protects against measles
How does a vaccine work in the body?
How does a vaccine work in the body?
- It has no effect on the immune system
- It recognizes the invading germ and produces antibodies (correct)
- It weakens the immune system
- It directly attacks the virus or bacteria
What is the importance of timely immunization during pregnancy?
What is the importance of timely immunization during pregnancy?
- Maternal protection
- Fetal protection
- Community immunity
- All of the above (correct)
What does the TDAP vaccine protect against?
What does the TDAP vaccine protect against?
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When is the influenza (flu) vaccine recommended during pregnancy?
When is the influenza (flu) vaccine recommended during pregnancy?
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Vaccines use your body's natural defenses to build resistance to specific infections.
Vaccines use your body's natural defenses to build resistance to specific infections.
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The influenza vaccine is recommended during flu season, which typically occurs from April through September.
The influenza vaccine is recommended during flu season, which typically occurs from April through September.
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Influenza can cause severe illness in pregnant women and may lead to complications for the baby.
Influenza can cause severe illness in pregnant women and may lead to complications for the baby.
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The TDAP vaccine protects against tuberculosis, diphtheria, and pertussis.
The TDAP vaccine protects against tuberculosis, diphtheria, and pertussis.
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Maternal protection is one of the importance of vaccines during pregnancy.
Maternal protection is one of the importance of vaccines during pregnancy.
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