#1
Which of the following is not a vaccine-preventable disease?
Autism
ExplanationAutism is a neurodevelopmental disorder and not a disease preventable by vaccines.
#2
What is the recommended age range for children to receive their first dose of the MMR vaccine?
6-12 months
ExplanationChildren are recommended to receive their first dose of the MMR vaccine between 6-12 months of age.
#3
What is the main mechanism by which vaccines work in preventing diseases?
By boosting the immune system's ability to recognize and fight pathogens
ExplanationVaccines work by boosting the immune system's ability to recognize and fight pathogens, preventing diseases.
#4
Which vaccine is recommended for pregnant women to protect newborns from whooping cough (pertussis)?
Tdap vaccine
ExplanationThe Tdap vaccine is recommended for pregnant women to protect newborns from whooping cough (pertussis).
#5
Which of the following vaccines is recommended for travelers to regions where yellow fever is endemic?
Yellow fever vaccine
ExplanationThe Yellow fever vaccine is recommended for travelers to regions where yellow fever is endemic.
#6
Who proposed the now discredited theory that there is a link between vaccinations and autism?
Andrew Wakefield
ExplanationAndrew Wakefield proposed the discredited link between vaccinations and autism in a fraudulent study.
#7
Which vaccine ingredient has been erroneously linked with autism despite scientific evidence to the contrary?
Thimerosal
ExplanationThimerosal has been erroneously linked with autism, but scientific evidence contradicts this association.
#8
What is the MMR vaccine primarily used to protect against?
Mumps, Measles, and Rubella
ExplanationThe MMR vaccine protects against Mumps, Measles, and Rubella.
#9
Which of the following is a potential consequence of not vaccinating against measles?
Pneumonia
ExplanationNot vaccinating against measles can lead to potential consequences like pneumonia.
#10
What is the name of the study conducted in 1998 by Andrew Wakefield that erroneously linked MMR vaccine with autism?
The Lancet Report
ExplanationThe Lancet Report, conducted by Andrew Wakefield in 1998, erroneously linked MMR vaccine with autism.
#11
In 2010, which authoritative medical organization issued a statement that vaccinations do not cause autism?
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
ExplanationThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) stated in 2010 that vaccinations do not cause autism.
#12
What percentage of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are estimated to have regressive autism, according to studies?
5-10%
ExplanationApproximately 5-10% of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are estimated to have regressive autism.
#13
Which neurotransmitter has been implicated in the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to some research?
Serotonin
ExplanationSerotonin has been implicated in the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to some research.
#14
Which type of study design is commonly used to investigate the association between vaccination and autism?
Case-control study
ExplanationCase-control study is commonly used to investigate the association between vaccination and autism.
#15
What term describes the phenomenon where the more people are vaccinated against a disease, the less likely it is to spread within the community?
Herd immunity
ExplanationHerd immunity describes the phenomenon where the more people are vaccinated against a disease, the less likely it is to spread within the community.