#1
Which disease is prevented by the MMR vaccine?
Polio
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
Hepatitis B
Tetanus
#2
What is the primary purpose of the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine?
Prevention of Tuberculosis
Prevention of Measles
Prevention of Polio
Prevention of Hepatitis B
#3
Which vaccine is administered to prevent yellow fever?
DTaP vaccine
Hepatitis A vaccine
Yellow fever vaccine
Rotavirus vaccine
#4
Which vaccine is recommended for travelers visiting regions with a high risk of typhoid fever?
Varicella vaccine
Typhoid vaccine
Meningococcal vaccine
Yellow fever vaccine
#5
Which vaccine is commonly given to infants to protect against bacterial meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis?
Hepatitis B vaccine
Meningococcal vaccine
MMR vaccine
Varicella vaccine
#6
What does the term 'herd immunity' refer to in the context of vaccination?
Immunity developed in a single individual
Collective immunity in a population
Immunity against bacterial infections only
Immunity that lasts for a short duration
#7
Which type of vaccine is the COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine?
Live attenuated vaccine
Inactivated vaccine
mRNA vaccine
Protein subunit vaccine
#8
Which component of the immune system is primarily responsible for producing antibodies?
T cells
B cells
Natural killer cells
Macrophages
#9
What is the recommended age for administering the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine?
Infancy
Adolescence
Adulthood
Elderly age
#10
What is the main purpose of the National Immunization Schedule?
To promote healthy eating habits
To provide guidelines for physical exercise
To ensure timely and appropriate vaccinations
To prevent allergies
#11
Which vaccine is commonly administered as a nasal spray rather than an injection?
Influenza vaccine
Hepatitis B vaccine
Pneumococcal vaccine
MMR vaccine
#12
What is the purpose of an adjuvant in some vaccines?
To enhance the flavor of the vaccine
To increase the shelf life of the vaccine
To boost the immune response
To reduce the side effects of the vaccine
#13
Which of the following is a common side effect of vaccines?
Enhanced memory
Temporary soreness at the injection site
Permanent immunity
Increased susceptibility to infections
#14
Which type of immunity is acquired through vaccination?
Innate immunity
Passive immunity
Active immunity
Acquired immunity
#15
What is the significance of the 'cold chain' in the storage and transportation of vaccines?
It prevents vaccines from freezing
It ensures vaccines are kept at extremely low temperatures
It maintains a controlled temperature range for vaccine preservation
It accelerates the degradation of vaccine potency
#16
What is the primary target of the Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine?
Pneumonia
Meningitis
Influenza
Tuberculosis
#17
In vaccine development, what is the role of a placebo in a clinical trial?
It is an inactive substance used as a control
It enhances the vaccine's effectiveness
It induces side effects intentionally
It accelerates the production of antibodies