Lecture 10: Vaccination policy and MMR controversy Flashcards
1
Q
What vaccines are routinely offered in early childhood, adolescence and elderly?
A
DTP, pertussis, Haemophilus influenza b, pneumococcal, rotavirus, meningitis C, MMR, Influenza
Adolescence- HPV
Elderly- Influenza, pneumococcal, VZV
2
Q
What is herd immunity?
A
The proportion of immune individuals required to prevent sustained transmission (herd immunity threshold)
Vaccination of a fraction protects the whole
3
Q
When does herd immunity not apply?
A
When the transmission is not person to person
