Vaccinology Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of the S. pneumonia vaccine?
A
Prenvar 13
2
Q
What type of vaccine is the Strep pneumonia vaccine?
A
It is a conjugate vaccine
3
Q
What are the 13 serotypes of S. pneumonia covered by the Prenvar 13 vaccine?
A
1 <br> 3 <br> 4 <br> 5 <br> 6B <br> 7F <br> 14 <br> 18C <br> 19A <br> 19F <br> 23F <br>
4
Q
According to the WHO, what is the number one cause of vaccine-preventable deaths among infants and children younger than 5?
A
Pneumococcal disease
5
Q
What is the current uptake of MMR in Ireland and is it enough to stop the spread of measles?
A
89%
No its not enough
6
Q
Describe the Irish paediatric vaccination schedule.
A
