Vaccines

Question 1

Define conjugated polysaccharide vaccine and how it increases efficacy

Answer 1

binds polysaccharide to a protein which recruits helper T cells in addition to the B cells alone with polysaccharide vaccine.. (polysaccharide cannot become APC cell)

Question 2

whats the difference between live and inactive vaccines.

Answer 2

Live usually only requires one dose, wheras inactive always needs at least two or three. Sometimes a booster

Question 3

Whats the concern for vaccinating against rubella

Answer 3

congenital rubella syndrome

Question 4

whats the concern for vaccinating against mumps?

Answer 4

orchitis may lead to infertility

Question 5

The 3 disease covered by DTap

Answer 5

diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis

Question 6

who is the most common reservoir/vector for Hep. A

Answer 6

children

Question 7

this diseaese has the earliest vaccination

Answer 7

Hep. B

Question 8

Why is Hep. B the earliest vaccine

Answer 8

It can affect the child and be a carrier until cirrhosis hits at age 50

Question 9

Besides warts, what are some other concerns with Human papilloma virus?

Answer 9

cervical, head/neck cancer