#1
Which disease is primarily prevented by the MMR vaccine?
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
ExplanationPrevents Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.
#2
Which vaccine was the first to be developed?
Smallpox vaccine
ExplanationSmallpox vaccine was the first developed vaccine.
#3
What is the name of the process by which a vaccine stimulates the immune system?
Vaccination
ExplanationVaccination stimulates the immune system.
#4
Which of the following is a common side effect of vaccines?
Fever
ExplanationFever is a common vaccine side effect.
#5
What is the name of the vaccine used to prevent chickenpox?
Varicella vaccine
ExplanationVaricella vaccine prevents chickenpox.
#6
Which of the following is a component of the immune system?
Lymph nodes
ExplanationLymph nodes are part of the immune system.
#7
Which of the following is NOT a type of vaccine?
Contraindicated vaccine
ExplanationContraindicated vaccine is not a vaccine type.
#8
What is the purpose of an adjuvant in a vaccine?
To enhance the immune response
ExplanationAdjuvants enhance the immune response.
#9
Which type of immunity is provided by breastfeeding?
Passive immunity
ExplanationBreastfeeding provides passive immunity.
#10
Which of the following diseases has been eradicated through vaccination?
Polio
ExplanationPolio has been eradicated through vaccination.
#11
What is the recommended age range for receiving the HPV vaccine?
11-12 years old
ExplanationHPV vaccine recommended at 11-12 years old.
#12
Which of the following is NOT a route of vaccine administration?
Intravenous
ExplanationIntravenous is not a route of vaccine administration.
#13
What is herd immunity?
When a large percentage of the population is immune to a disease, making it unlikely to spread
ExplanationHerd immunity: population immunity reduces disease spread.
#14
What is the main advantage of using a DNA vaccine?
It induces a strong and long-lasting immune response
ExplanationDNA vaccine induces strong, long-lasting immune response.
#15
Which vaccine was the first to be developed using mRNA technology?
COVID-19 vaccine
ExplanationCOVID-19 vaccine was the first mRNA vaccine.
#16
What is the name of the vaccine used to prevent cervical cancer?
HPV vaccine
ExplanationHPV vaccine prevents cervical cancer.
#17
What is the main advantage of using a recombinant vaccine?
It eliminates the risk of pathogen reversion to virulence
ExplanationRecombinant vaccine eliminates pathogen virulence risk.