Module 12 - The Canadian Immunization System

Question 1

What does the NIS do?

Answer 1

works to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of immunization programs in Canada

Question 2

What committee makes recommendations on the use of specific vaccines?

Answer 2

NACI (national advisory committee on immunization)

Question 3

What does the CIC (canadian immunization committee) do?

Answer 3

evaluates the integration of vaccines into the publicly funded immunization program

Question 4

A vaccine is approved by what committee?

Answer 4

by the biologics and genetic therapies directorate (BGTD)

Question 5

NACI is compromised of ____ voting members who are knowledgeable in the field of immunization practices, have multidisciplinary expertise in public health, and have expertise in the use of vaccines and prophylaxis agents for the prevention of vaccine preventable disease

Answer 5

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Question 6

The ____ is the F/P/T body that provides leadership in immunization by giving advice and recommendations on the implementation of a national immunization strategy and issues affecting immunization and immunization programs

Answer 6

CIC

Question 7

The canadian immunization guide is published by PHAC, based on which committee’s recommendations ?

Answer 7

NACI’s

Question 8

The ___ was developed to provide recommendations from a national level on the inclusion of vaccines into the publicly funded immunization program.

Answer 8

CIC