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Vaccinations and Disease Control Flashcards

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What do antigens in a vaccine stimulate?

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Macrophages, T cells, B cells

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What role do macrophages play after vaccination?

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Ingest proteins into small antigen remnants

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What do MHC molecules do after macrophages ingest antigens?

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Display the antigen

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What happens after T cells recognize the antigen?

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Stimulation of B cells to secrete antibodies

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Why does the immune system respond to vaccines as if they were real viruses?

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It does not differentiate between the vaccine and the real virus

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6
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Why do we need more than one dose of some vaccines?

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Immunity wanes with age

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What is the purpose of booster doses?

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To re-expose the immune system to the antigen to improve protection

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What are the common side effects of the MMR vaccine within 6-14 days of injection?

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Fever, rash, joint pain

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What are the uncommon side effects of the MMR vaccine?

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Febrile seizures, low platelets

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How can the need for re-vaccination be measured?

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By measuring anamnestic response (titers)

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How many doses of the MMR vaccine are given to children?

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2 doses

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What could a high level of immune response from a booster trigger?

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Arthus reaction

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At what ages are children typically given the MMR vaccine?

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Around 1 and 5 years

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What is an Arthus reaction?

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Type III hypersensitivity reaction causing local vasculitis

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15
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What factors affect vaccine response?

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Smoking, diet, stress, genetics, recent illness, aging, timing

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16
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How many doses of the MMR vaccine do adults over 18 need if born after 1956?

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One dose

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At what ages is the DTAP vaccine administered?

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2, 4, 6, 15 months and age 5

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18
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When should titers be drawn after vaccination?

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No less than 4 weeks after vaccination

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What are the most common side effects of the DTAP vaccine?

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Fever, redness, and pain at the injection site

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What are the types of vaccinations mentioned?

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Live vaccines

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What are some less common side effects of the DTAP vaccine?

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Fussiness, fatigue

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Why was the live oral polio vaccine (OPV) discontinued in the US?

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Associated with paralytic disease in 1 out of 2.4 million patients

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Since when has the OPV not been used in the US?

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Since 2000

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24
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Who adapted the slides for the presentation?

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Kayla Martinez, PA-C

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What is the current recommendation for polio vaccination in the US?

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Use IPV only

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What are rare but serious side effects of the DTAP vaccine?

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Seizure, crying, high fever over 105 F

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Who is the original author of the slides?

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Janet Furman, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA

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What is the adult booster dose for DTAP called?

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Tdap

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29
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What is the composition of the IPV vaccine?

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Mixture of live and attenuated viral strains

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30
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What type of vaccine is the Hepatitis B vaccine?

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Inactivated, conjugate vaccine

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31
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What is the seroconversion rate of the varicella vaccine in children?

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95%

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32
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Who should routinely receive the Hepatitis B vaccine?

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Children and unvaccinated health care workers

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33
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What is the adult schedule for the Hepatitis B vaccine?

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3 doses, with second and third doses 1 and 6 months after the first dose

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34
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Who developed the first smallpox vaccine and in what year?

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Edward Jenner in 1796

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What is the seroconversion rate of the varicella vaccine in adults?

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70%

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36
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What virus did Edward Jenner use to develop the smallpox vaccine?

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Cowpox

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What is the modern name for the virus used in the smallpox vaccine?

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Vaccinia

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How long after exposure can the smallpox vaccine prevent or lessen symptoms?

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Within 3 days

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39
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When was the smallpox vaccine made compulsory for infants in England?

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1853

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40
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What option was available for those who opposed the compulsory smallpox vaccination in England?

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Conscientious objection

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When did the smallpox vaccination become non-compulsory by law in England?

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1907

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42
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Around what year did most US states mandate the smallpox vaccine?

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Circa 1972

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43
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What was the landmark case that upheld mandatory vaccination in the US?

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Jacobson v Massachusetts

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44
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What should be done if the Hepatitis B vaccine series is interrupted?

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It does not need to be restarted

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What are the side effects of the varicella vaccine?

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Rash, low grade fever, soreness at injection site

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What provides immediate protection for unvaccinated individuals exposed to Hepatitis B?

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HBIG and HBV

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47
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How many doses of the varicella vaccine are given to children?

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2 doses

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48
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When did the WHO begin eradication efforts for smallpox?

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1967

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49
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What is the dosing schedule for the varicella vaccine in adolescents or adults with no varicella history?

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4-8 weeks apart

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50
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What vaccination strategy was used in the eradication of smallpox?

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Ring vaccinations

51
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What are common side effects of the Hepatitis B vaccine?

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Headache, dizziness, irritability, injection site soreness

52
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Can the varicella vaccine be administered after exposure to the virus?

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Yes, within 3-5 days

53
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Who should not receive the varicella vaccine?

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Pregnant or immunocompromised individuals

54
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Why can’t we eradicate measles?

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Due to recent outbreaks caused by vaccine hesitancy

55
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What does the HPV vaccine consist of?

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Virus-like particles (VPLs) of the major capsid protein of HPV

56
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What are the two options for mpox vaccination?

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Jynneos and ACAM2000

57
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When were measles declared eliminated in a specific area?

58
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Which HPV strains does Gardasil 9 target?

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6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58

59
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At what age is the HPV vaccine recommended?

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Ages 11-12, but can be given starting at 9

60
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What type of virus is used in the Jynneos vaccine?

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Live attenuated orthopoxvirus MVA

61
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What does it mean for a disease to be declared eliminated?

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Absence of continuous disease transmission for 12 months or more in a specific area

62
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How many doses of the HPV vaccine are needed if started between ages 15-26 or if immunocompromised?

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Three doses

63
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What is the period between exposure and rash for measles?

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14-21 days

64
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Who is eligible for pre-exposure prophylaxis with the Jynneos vaccine?

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18+ at risk for mpox

65
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Can the HPV vaccine be given during pregnancy?

66
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What are the side effects of the Jynneos vaccine?

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Pain, redness, swelling at injection site; fatigue, headache, chills, myalgias

67
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What is the period between exposure and rash for smallpox?

68
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What can the HPV vaccine prevent?

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Persistent infection, genital warts, and cervical/anal cancers due to HPV

69
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What is an early symptom of smallpox?

70
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What are the contraindications for the Jynneos vaccine?

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Anaphylaxis with previous dose

71
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What are common side effects of the HPV vaccine?

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Pain/redness at injection site, fever, dizziness, headache, nausea

72
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What type of virus is used in the ACAM2000 vaccine?

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Live vaccinia virus

73
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Where can you find more information about vaccines and preventable diseases?

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https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/index

74
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What type of vaccine is the Haemophilus influenzae b (HIB) vaccine?

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Conjugate vaccine

75
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What do conjugate vaccines consist of?

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Polysaccharides from surface coat of bacteria linked to protein carriers

76
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At what ages is the HIB vaccine administered?

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2, 4, 6 months and a booster at 12-15 months

77
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Where can you find a detailed article on the history of smallpox vaccination?

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1905528/

78
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What is the purpose of conjugate vaccines?

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Prevention of bacterial infections

79
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Who should receive the HIB vaccine if older than 5 years?

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Individuals with asplenia or sickle cell disease

80
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Where can you find the adult immunization schedule?

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https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/adult.html

81
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What is the dosing schedule for the PCV 13 vaccine?

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2, 4, 6 months, and 1 year

82
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What are common side effects of the HIB vaccine?

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Low grade fever, erythema, and pain at injection site

83
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What are the two types of influenza vaccines?

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Nasal (live) and injectable (conjugate)

84
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Who is recommended to receive the PCV 13 vaccine?

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Some adults age 65+ and those 19-64 with immunocompromise, CSF leaks, or cochlear implants

85
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What diseases does the PCV 13 vaccine protect against?

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Pneumonia and meningitis

86
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Who is at most risk for influenza?

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Young, elderly, and healthcare workers

87
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What are the side effects of the PCV 13 vaccine?

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Fussiness, sleepiness, injection site inflammation, low grade fever

88
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Why is the influenza vaccine changed every year?

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Based on strain prediction (antigenic cartography)

89
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What is a challenge in developing influenza vaccines?

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Influenza mutates rapidly, has antigenic diversity, and can be pandemic

90
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Who is recommended to receive the PPSV 23 vaccine?

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All adults over age 65, age 2-64 with chronic health issues, weakened immune system, age 19-64 with asthma or smokers

91
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Why is yearly vaccination needed for influenza?

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Due to decline in antibody production over time and antigenic drift

92
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What are the three types of influenza vaccines?

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Egg-based, cell-based, recombinant

93
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What are the side effects of the PPSV 23 vaccine?

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Erythema, soreness at injection site, fever, myalgias in 1 out of 100

94
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What is a suggested first step in improving influenza vaccination?

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A vaccine against all strains of Influenza A

95
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How does the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine work?

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Gives instructions to make the spike protein and cell then destroys the mRNA

96
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Why is the PCV 13 vaccine used in children under 2 years of age instead of PPSV 23?

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PPSV 23 is not as effective in children less than 2 years of age

97
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What does the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine cause the body to produce?

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Antibodies to the spike portion of the virus

98
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What is the recommended sequence of pneumococcal vaccines for adults over 65 years old?

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PCV 13 first, then PPSV 23 about a year later

99
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Is the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine a live or killed virus?

100
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What is the combination vaccine for diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis called?

101
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What is the schedule for the Zoster vaccine (Shingrix)?

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2 doses at least 2 and up to 6 months apart

102
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What is the dosing schedule for the DTaP vaccine?

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2, 4, 6, 15 months and age 5

103
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Who should receive the Zoster vaccine?

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All adults over 50, even if they have had zoster or varicella in the past

104
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When should the Zoster vaccine not be administered?

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During active shingles

105
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What are the common side effects of the DTaP vaccine?

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Fever, redness and pain at injection site, fussiness, fatigue

106
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What are the severe side effects of the DTaP vaccine?

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Seizure, crying, high fever over 105 F

107
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What is the booster dose for adults called for diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis?

108
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What are common side effects of the Zoster vaccine?

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Site soreness, fever, chills, headache, nausea, rash

109
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What type of vaccine is the RSV vaccine?

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Recombinant RSV F protein antigen

110
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Who may benefit from the RSV vaccine?

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Adults over 60 with risk factors for severe disease

111
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What is the efficacy of the RSV vaccine in the first season?

112
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What are common side effects of the RSV vaccine?

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Pain, redness, swelling at injection site; fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, myalgias/arthralgias

113
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What type of vaccine is the Hepatitis A vaccine?

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Inactivated

114
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At what age is the Hepatitis A vaccine routinely given to children?

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Between 12 and 23 months old

115
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What is the adult schedule for the Hepatitis A vaccine?

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2 doses, 6 months apart

116
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What provides protection for exposure to Hepatitis A?

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Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) IG

117
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What are common side effects of the Hepatitis A vaccine?

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Local pain and swelling

118
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What are indications for the Hepatitis A vaccine?

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Travel to endemic countries, IV drug use, chronic liver disease

119
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What are contraindications for the Hepatitis A vaccine?

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Mild illness, severe life-threatening allergy

120
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At what ages is the inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) administered?

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2, 4, and 6 months and 4-6 years

121
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Who should receive the IPV vaccine as adults?

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Unvaccinated individuals traveling to endemic areas, lab workers handling the virus, healthcare workers treating polio patients

122
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What are common side effects of the IPV vaccine?

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Mild illness, injection site soreness

123
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What is an example of a disease eradicated by vaccination?

124
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Should Pregnant women receive the Covid-19 vaccine?

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