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Adolescent Health Immunization

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Which vaccine is recommended for adolescents aged 11-12 years?

  1. HPV vaccine

  2. Tdap vaccine

  3. Meningococcal vaccine

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The HPV vaccine protects against human papillomavirus, which can cause cervical cancer, vaginal cancer, vulvar cancer, and anal cancer. The Tdap vaccine protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough). The meningococcal vaccine protects against meningococcal disease, which can cause meningitis and sepsis.

What is the recommended interval between doses of the HPV vaccine?

  1. 6 months

  2. 12 months

  3. 18 months

  4. 24 months


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The HPV vaccine is typically given in two doses, with the second dose given 6 months after the first dose.

Which vaccine is recommended for adolescents who are sexually active?

  1. HPV vaccine

  2. Hepatitis B vaccine

  3. Meningococcal vaccine

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The HPV vaccine protects against human papillomavirus, which can cause cervical cancer, vaginal cancer, vulvar cancer, and anal cancer. The hepatitis B vaccine protects against hepatitis B, which can cause liver damage. The meningococcal vaccine protects against meningococcal disease, which can cause meningitis and sepsis.

What is the recommended interval between doses of the Tdap vaccine?

  1. 10 years

  2. 15 years

  3. 20 years

  4. 25 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tdap vaccine is typically given in a series of three doses, with the first dose given at age 11-12 years, the second dose given at age 13-18 years, and the third dose given at age 19-26 years.

Which vaccine is recommended for adolescents who travel to countries where meningococcal disease is common?

  1. HPV vaccine

  2. Hepatitis B vaccine

  3. Meningococcal vaccine

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The meningococcal vaccine protects against meningococcal disease, which can cause meningitis and sepsis. Meningococcal disease is more common in certain countries, such as sub-Saharan Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia.

What are some of the common side effects of the HPV vaccine?

  1. Pain at the injection site

  2. Swelling at the injection site

  3. Fever

  4. Headache


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The HPV vaccine is generally well-tolerated, but some common side effects include pain at the injection site, swelling at the injection site, fever, and headache.

What are some of the common side effects of the Tdap vaccine?

  1. Pain at the injection site

  2. Swelling at the injection site

  3. Fever

  4. Headache


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Tdap vaccine is generally well-tolerated, but some common side effects include pain at the injection site, swelling at the injection site, fever, and headache.

What are some of the common side effects of the meningococcal vaccine?

  1. Pain at the injection site

  2. Swelling at the injection site

  3. Fever

  4. Headache


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The meningococcal vaccine is generally well-tolerated, but some common side effects include pain at the injection site, swelling at the injection site, fever, and headache.

What is the recommended interval between doses of the hepatitis B vaccine?

  1. 1 month

  2. 2 months

  3. 4 months

  4. 6 months


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The hepatitis B vaccine is typically given in a series of three doses, with the first dose given at birth, the second dose given at 1-2 months of age, and the third dose given at 6-18 months of age.

What are some of the common side effects of the hepatitis B vaccine?

  1. Pain at the injection site

  2. Swelling at the injection site

  3. Fever

  4. Headache


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The hepatitis B vaccine is generally well-tolerated, but some common side effects include pain at the injection site, swelling at the injection site, fever, and headache.

What is the recommended interval between doses of the varicella vaccine?

  1. 4 weeks

  2. 6 weeks

  3. 8 weeks

  4. 12 weeks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The varicella vaccine is typically given in two doses, with the first dose given at age 12-15 months and the second dose given 4-6 weeks later.

What are some of the common side effects of the varicella vaccine?

  1. Rash

  2. Fever

  3. Headache

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The varicella vaccine is generally well-tolerated, but some common side effects include rash, fever, and headache.

What is the recommended interval between doses of the MMR vaccine?

  1. 1 month

  2. 2 months

  3. 4 months

  4. 6 months


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The MMR vaccine is typically given in two doses, with the first dose given at age 12-15 months and the second dose given 4-6 weeks later.

What are some of the common side effects of the MMR vaccine?

  1. Rash

  2. Fever

  3. Headache

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The MMR vaccine is generally well-tolerated, but some common side effects include rash, fever, and headache.

What is the recommended interval between doses of the DTaP vaccine?

  1. 2 months

  2. 4 months

  3. 6 months

  4. 12 months


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The DTaP vaccine is typically given in a series of five doses, with the first dose given at age 2 months, the second dose given at age 4 months, the third dose given at age 6 months, the fourth dose given at age 15-18 months, and the fifth dose given at age 4-6 years.

What are some of the common side effects of the DTaP vaccine?

  1. Pain at the injection site

  2. Swelling at the injection site

  3. Fever

  4. Headache


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The DTaP vaccine is generally well-tolerated, but some common side effects include pain at the injection site, swelling at the injection site, fever, and headache.

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