Immunization

Question 1

Which of the following is a live vaccine?
A. Polio
B. Pertussis
C. MMR
D. Tetanus

Answer 1

C. MMR and varicella are live vaccines

Question 2

Which of the following is not included in the Alberta Paediatric Vaccine Schedule?
A. DTaP-IPV-Hib
B. Palivizumab
C. Meningococcal conjugate
D. Pneumococcal conjugate
E. MMRV
F. Hep B
G. HPV

Answer 2

B. Palivisumab is not part of the Paediatric vaccine schedule. It is given to premature babies, and patients with congenital heart disease or CF monthly in RSV season.