#1
Which disease is prevented by the MMR vaccine?
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
ExplanationPrevents Measles, Mumps, and Rubella infections
#2
Who developed the first successful vaccine?
Edward Jenner
ExplanationDeveloped the first successful vaccine
#3
Which vaccine is administered to prevent yellow fever?
Yellow fever vaccine
ExplanationYellow fever vaccine prevents yellow fever infection
#4
What is the typical route of administration for the influenza vaccine?
Intramuscular injection
ExplanationAdministered via intramuscular injection
#5
Which vaccine is given to prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis?
DTaP vaccine
ExplanationDTaP vaccine prevents tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis
#6
Which vaccine is given to protect against pneumococcal disease?
PCV13 vaccine
ExplanationPCV13 vaccine protects against pneumococcal disease
#7
Which type of vaccine is the polio vaccine?
Live attenuated vaccine
ExplanationLive attenuated vaccine against polio
#8
What is herd immunity?
When a large portion of the population is vaccinated, making it harder for a disease to spread
ExplanationVaccination of a large portion of population inhibits disease spread
#9
Which vaccine is typically given to protect against tuberculosis?
BCG vaccine
ExplanationBCG vaccine protects against tuberculosis
#10
What is the name of the process by which a vaccine's effectiveness decreases over time and requires booster shots?
Waning immunity
ExplanationDecrease in vaccine effectiveness over time requiring booster shots
#11
What is an example of a passive immunization?
Receiving antibodies through breast milk
ExplanationPassive immunization: Receiving antibodies through breast milk
#12
What is the typical age range for receiving the MMR vaccine?
12-15 months
ExplanationMMR vaccine typically administered at 12-15 months
#13
Which vaccine is given to protect against human papillomavirus (HPV)?
Gardasil
ExplanationGardasil protects against HPV
#14
What is the primary purpose of adjuvants in vaccines?
To enhance the immune response to the vaccine antigen
ExplanationAdjuvants enhance immune response to vaccine antigens
#15
Which vaccine protects against a virus that can cause cancer?
HPV vaccine
ExplanationHPV vaccine protects against cancer-causing viruses