Immunization and Vaccine Advocacy Quiz

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#1

Which disease is primarily prevented by the MMR vaccine?

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
Polio
Tetanus
Hepatitis B
#2

Which vaccine was the first to be developed?

Smallpox vaccine
Polio vaccine
Measles vaccine
Influenza vaccine
#3

What is the name of the process by which a vaccine stimulates the immune system?

Immunization
Vaccination
Inoculation
Antibiosis
#4

Which of the following is a common side effect of vaccines?

Fever
Hair loss
Memory loss
Muscle growth
#5

What is the name of the vaccine used to prevent chickenpox?

MMR vaccine
DTaP vaccine
Varicella vaccine
Hepatitis A vaccine
#6

Which of the following is a component of the immune system?

Brain
Heart
Lymph nodes
Liver
#7

Which of the following is NOT a type of vaccine?

Live attenuated vaccine
Inactivated vaccine
Contraindicated vaccine
Subunit, recombinant, polysaccharide, and conjugate vaccines
#8

What is the purpose of an adjuvant in a vaccine?

To enhance the immune response
To deactivate pathogens
To preserve the vaccine
To neutralize toxins
#9

Which type of immunity is provided by breastfeeding?

Passive immunity
Active immunity
Innate immunity
Adaptive immunity
#10

Which of the following diseases has been eradicated through vaccination?

Tuberculosis
Polio
Malaria
HIV/AIDS
#11

What is the recommended age range for receiving the HPV vaccine?

11-12 years old
2-4 years old
16-18 years old
25-30 years old
#12

Which of the following is NOT a route of vaccine administration?

Oral
Intramuscular
Intravenous
Nasal
#13

What is herd immunity?

When a large percentage of the population is immune to a disease, making it unlikely to spread
When a disease only affects a specific group of people
When a disease becomes resistant to treatment
When a disease spreads rapidly through a population
#14

What is the main advantage of using a DNA vaccine?

It does not require refrigeration
It induces a strong and long-lasting immune response
It can be administered orally
It is inexpensive to produce
#15

Which vaccine was the first to be developed using mRNA technology?

Influenza vaccine
COVID-19 vaccine
Hepatitis B vaccine
Rabies vaccine
#16

What is the name of the vaccine used to prevent cervical cancer?

MMR vaccine
DTaP vaccine
HPV vaccine
Hepatitis A vaccine
#17

What is the main advantage of using a recombinant vaccine?

It contains live pathogens
It requires only a single dose
It can be stored at room temperature
It eliminates the risk of pathogen reversion to virulence

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