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What is a contraindication for receiving the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine?
What is the effectiveness of the DTaP vaccine after the third dose?
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for the IPV vaccine?
How long after the first dose of the Hib vaccine does protection begin?
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What conditions should children avoid taking aspirin after receiving the Varicella vaccine?
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Which group is recommended to receive the Hepatitis A vaccine?
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What is a key educational point regarding the Hepatitis B vaccine?
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At what age do adolescents typically receive the first dose of the Meningococcal vaccine?
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What is the normal fever range that may occur after receiving the MMR vaccine?
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Which group should receive the DTaP vaccine boosters every 10 years?
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What risk is associated with aspirin use in children after administration of the Varicella vaccine?
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What type of vaccine is the IPV vaccine?
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Which of the following groups is recommended to receive the Hepatitis A vaccine?
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What conditions are contraindications for administering the Rotavirus vaccine?
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What is the duration of immunity from the Hepatitis B vaccine after the third dose?
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What educational point is mentioned regarding the Hib vaccine?
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Study Notes
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
- Combination of 3 live viruses
- Contraindications: pregnancy, immunodeficiency, allergy to gelatin or neomycin
- Effectiveness: 97%
- Possible side effect: fever up to 103°F, thrombocytopenia
- Note: fever 103°F is normal
Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine (DTaP)
- Reduces disease risk by 80-90% after 3rd dose
- Boosters recommended every 10 years (Td)
- Side effects: shock-like state or encephalopathy
Poliovirus Vaccine
- Inactivated (IPV) or IPOL
- Avoid in people with allergies to streptomycin or bacitracin
- Effective in 97% of children after second dose
- Produces antibodies starting from the first week after dose one
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) conjugate vaccine
- Two types exist:
- One with tetanus toxoid
- One with outer membrane protein (OMP)
- Protection begins within a week of first dose
- Common side effects limited to local reactions
Varicella (Chickenpox) Virus Vaccine
- Use of aspirin should be avoided for 6 weeks to minimize risk of REYE syndrome
- Effectiveness: 99% protection
- Prevents transmission in children and adults
- Protection starts from the first week
Hepatitis A Vaccine (HepA)
- No known contraindications
- Recommended for children aged 12-23 months, MSM, and those adopting children in high-risk areas.
- Efficacy observed after second dose
Hepatitis B Vaccine (HepB)
- Contraindications: anaphylaxis to yeast
- Available in both recombivax and engerix forms.
- Protective effect observed up to at least 7 years after third dose
Pneumococcal Vaccine (PCV13)
- Given to children under 2 years old
- Polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV) given to adults
Influenza Vaccine
- Contraindications: acute febrile illness (wait for symptoms resolution), pregnancy
- Recommended annually for those aged 5+; may be live or inactive
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This quiz covers essential information about various vaccines, including Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR), Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis (DTaP), Poliovirus, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). It highlights effectiveness, contraindications, and side effects to enhance your understanding of immunizations.
