Vaccine crap

Question 1

A 12-month-old child receives their first dose of this vaccine, with a second booster
dose scheduled between 3 – 5 years. This vaccine should not be administered on the
same day as yellow fever vaccine and there should be a 4-week minimum interval
between the vaccines.
Select from the list of options the most appropriate vaccine for the patient.
Select one:
Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) Vaccine
Cholera Vaccine
Influenza Vaccine
Infanrix Hexa ®
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine
Rotavirus Vaccine
Tetanus Vaccine
Varicella Zoster Vaccine

Answer 1

Answer: Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine
MMR vaccine is administered at 12 months and between the ages of 3 – 5 according
the immunization schedule. It should not be administered on the same day as yellow
fever vaccine; there should be a 4-week minimum interval between the vaccines. When
protection is rapidly required, the vaccines can be given at any interval and an additional
dose of MMR may be considered.

Question 2

The first dose of this live, oral vaccine is delivered at two months to protect young
children against gastro-enteritis.
Select from the list of options the most appropriate vaccine for the patient.
Select one:
Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) Vaccine
Cholera Vaccine
Influenza Vaccine
Infanrix Hexa ®
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine
Rotavirus Vaccine
Tetanus Vaccine
Varicella Zoster Vaccine

Answer 2

Rotavirus is the most common cause of infantile gastroenteritis. Almost every child in
the UK will have an infection before their fifth birthday. Infection in adults is uncommon
because immunity is long lasting. An oral rotavirus vaccine, is currently offered as part
of the UK national childhood immunization programme.

Question 3

A 25-year-old humanitarian relief worker is prescribed an oral vaccine before her
travels. As the pharmacist you advise her to mix the vaccination with water, and avoid
eating, drinking or taking oral medication for an hour before and after having the
vaccination.
Select from the list of options the most appropriate vaccine for the patient.
Select one:
Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) Vaccine
Cholera Vaccine
Influenza Vaccine
Infanrix Hexa ®
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine
Rotavirus Vaccine
Tetanus Vaccine
Varicella Zoster Vaccine

Answer 3

The cholera vaccine is available to patients while travelling, although most people won’t
need it because food and water hygiene precautions are usually enough to prevent
infection