Ch 68: Childhood Immunization Flashcards
1
Q
What is a vaccine?
A
A preparation containing whole or fractionated microorganisms.
(p. 817)
2
Q
What are the two classes of vaccines?
A
Live attenuated and killed
p. 817
3
Q
What is a toxoid?
A
A bacterial toxin that has been changed to a nontoxic form.
p. 817
4
Q
____________ is a more inclusive term than vaccination.
A
Immunization
p. 817
5
Q
Active immunity develops in response to…
A
…infection or to administration of a vaccine or toxoid.
p. 818
6
Q
Passive immunity is conferred by giving a patient _________ antibodies. Passive immunity lasts only as long as…
A
preformed; the antibodies remain in the body
p. 818
7
Q
What year did the Childhood Immunization Initiative begin?
A
1993
p. 818
