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What is the recommended age for the first dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine?

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At birth

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True or False: The DTaP vaccine is given at 2, 4, and 6 months of age.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The first dose of the MMR vaccine is administered at _____ months.

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12-15

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Which vaccine is given at 12-15 months and again at 4-6 years?

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MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

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What does DTaP stand for?

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Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis

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At what age is the varicella vaccine typically given?

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12-15 months

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True or False: The influenza vaccine is recommended for children starting at 6 months of age.

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True

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What is the recommended age range for the PCV13 vaccine?

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2, 4, 6, and 12-15 months

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following vaccines is not administered at 2 months of age? A) IPV B) Hib C) MMR

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C) MMR

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What is the primary purpose of the HPV vaccine?

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To prevent human papillomavirus infections

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At what age is the first dose of the HPV vaccine recommended?

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11-12 years

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Fill in the blank: The Td booster is given every _____ years after the initial series.

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10

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What does IPV stand for in the context of vaccinations?

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Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine

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True or False: The hepatitis A vaccine is given in a two-dose series, starting at 12 months.

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True

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What is the minimum age for receiving the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY)?

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9 months

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At what ages is the Tdap booster recommended?

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11-12 years and every 10 years thereafter

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Multiple Choice: Which vaccine is given at 4-6 years of age? A) Hib B) DTaP C) HPV

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B) DTaP

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What additional vaccine is recommended for adolescents at 16 years of age?

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Meningococcal B vaccine

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Fill in the blank: The first dose of the rotavirus vaccine is given at _____ weeks of age.

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6-14

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True or False: All vaccines are mandatory for school entry.

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False

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What type of vaccine is the hepatitis B vaccine?

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Recombinant DNA vaccine

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True or False: The hepatitis B vaccine is effective in preventing infection from all strains of the hepatitis B virus.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The hepatitis B vaccine is typically administered in a series of ___ doses.

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What is the recommended age for the first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine?

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of the hepatitis B vaccine? A) Fever B) Rash C) Severe allergic reaction D) Sore arm
C) Severe allergic reaction
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What does the acronym dTaP stand for?
Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis
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True or False: dTaP vaccines are recommended for adults.
False
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Fill in the blank: The dTaP vaccine is primarily given to children under the age of _____ years.
7
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Which type of vaccine is dTaP classified as?
Combination vaccine
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What are the three diseases that the dTaP vaccine protects against?
Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis
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What vaccines are typically administered at 6 months of age?
Hepatitis B, DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis), Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b), IPV (Inactivated Poliovirus), and PCV (Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine).
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True or False: The influenza vaccine is given to infants at 6 months of age.
True, the influenza vaccine can be administered starting at 6 months of age.
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Fill in the blank: At 6 months, infants receive the ______ vaccine to protect against bacterial infections like meningitis.
Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b)
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Which vaccine is given to protect against whooping cough at 6 months?
DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)
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What is the purpose of the PCV vaccine given at 6 months?
To protect against pneumococcal diseases, including pneumonia and meningitis.
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What vaccine is typically given at 12 months of age to protect against measles, mumps, and rubella?
MMR vaccine
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True or False: The varicella (chickenpox) vaccine is administered at 12 months of age.
True
38
Fill in the blank: At 12 months, children receive the ______ vaccine to protect against hepatitis A.
hepatitis A
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Which vaccine is given to prevent pneumococcal disease at 12 months?
PCV13 (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine)
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What is the primary purpose of administering the MMR vaccine at 12 months?
To provide immunity against measles, mumps, and rubella.
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At what ages is the dTaP vaccine typically administered?
The dTaP vaccine is typically administered at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15-18 months, and 4-6 years.
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True or False: The first dose of the dTaP vaccine is given at 2 months.
True
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Fill in the blank: The dTaP vaccine is given in a series of doses starting at ______ months.
2
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What is the recommended age for the final dTaP booster dose?
4-6 years
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a recommended administration time for the dTaP vaccine? A) 2 months B) 12 months C) 4 months D) 6 months
B) 12 months
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What are live vaccines?
Live vaccines contain a weakened form of the pathogen that causes the disease.
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True or False: Live vaccines can cause the disease they are meant to prevent.
True, but typically in a much milder form.
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Fill in the blank: Live vaccines often provide ______ immunity.
long-lasting
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Which of the following is an example of a live vaccine? A) Influenza B) Measles C) Tetanus
B) Measles
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What is the primary benefit of using live vaccines over inactivated vaccines?
Live vaccines usually elicit a stronger immune response.
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What are inactivated vaccines?
Inactivated vaccines are vaccines that are made from viruses or bacteria that have been killed or inactivated, making them incapable of causing disease.
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True or False: Inactivated vaccines can replicate in the host's body.
False
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Fill in the blank: Inactivated vaccines often require _______ doses to achieve full immunity.
multiple
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Which of the following is NOT an example of an inactivated vaccine? A) Polio B) Influenza C) Measles D) Hepatitis A
C) Measles
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What is a key advantage of inactivated vaccines compared to live vaccines?
Inactivated vaccines are generally safer as they cannot cause disease in immunocompromised individuals.

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