Chapter 4: Adult Vaccines Flashcards
1
Q
What does the Influenza vaccine prevent?
A
Annual strain of the flu.
2
Q
What does the Pneumococcal vaccine prevent?
A
Streptococcus Pneumoniae organims (type of pneumonia).
3
Q
What does the Herpes Zoster vaccine prevent?
A
Singles (a reactivation of the varicella virus, or chickenpox).
4
Q
What does the Tetanus vaccine prevent?
A
Recommended every 10 years for adults.
5
Q
What does the HBV vaccine prevent?
A
Hepatitis B virus.
6
Q
What does the Covid-19 vaccine prevent?
A
SARS-CoV-2, a new coronavirus.
