Infant Immunizations

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of infant immunizations, including the recommended schedule, vaccines, and potential side effects.
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At what age should an infant receive their first DTaP vaccine?

  1. 2 months

  2. 4 months

  3. 6 months

  4. 12 months


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first DTaP vaccine is typically given at 2 months of age, with subsequent doses given at 4, 6, and 12 months.

Which vaccine protects against measles, mumps, and rubella?

  1. MMR

  2. DTaP

  3. Hib

  4. Hepatitis B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps, and rubella. It is typically given in two doses, the first at 12 months of age and the second at 4-6 years of age.

What is the recommended age for an infant to receive their first polio vaccine?

  1. 2 months

  2. 4 months

  3. 6 months

  4. 12 months


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first polio vaccine is typically given at 2 months of age, with subsequent doses given at 4, 6, and 12-18 months.

Which vaccine protects against rotavirus?

  1. Rotavirus

  2. DTaP

  3. Hib

  4. Hepatitis B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rotavirus vaccine protects against rotavirus, a common cause of diarrhea in infants and young children. It is typically given in two or three doses, depending on the brand of vaccine.

What is the recommended age for an infant to receive their first hepatitis B vaccine?

  1. Birth

  2. 2 months

  3. 4 months

  4. 6 months


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first hepatitis B vaccine is typically given at birth, with subsequent doses given at 1-2 months and 6-18 months.

Which vaccine protects against Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)?

  1. Hib

  2. DTaP

  3. MMR

  4. Hepatitis B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hib vaccine protects against Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), a bacterium that can cause serious infections such as meningitis and pneumonia. It is typically given in three or four doses, starting at 2 months of age.

What is the recommended age for an infant to receive their first pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13)?

  1. 2 months

  2. 4 months

  3. 6 months

  4. 12 months


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first PCV13 vaccine is typically given at 2 months of age, with subsequent doses given at 4, 6, and 12-15 months.

Which vaccine protects against chickenpox?

  1. Varicella

  2. DTaP

  3. Hib

  4. Hepatitis B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The varicella vaccine protects against chickenpox. It is typically given in two doses, the first at 12-15 months of age and the second at 4-6 years of age.

What is the recommended age for an infant to receive their first meningococcal vaccine?

  1. 2 months

  2. 4 months

  3. 6 months

  4. 12 months


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The first meningococcal vaccine is typically given at 12 months of age, with a booster dose given at 16-18 years of age.

Which vaccine protects against hepatitis A?

  1. Hepatitis A

  2. DTaP

  3. Hib

  4. Hepatitis B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The hepatitis A vaccine protects against hepatitis A, a liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. It is typically given in two doses, the first at 12-23 months of age and the second at 6-18 months later.

What is the recommended age for an infant to receive their first human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine?

  1. 9 years

  2. 11 years

  3. 13 years

  4. 15 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first HPV vaccine is typically given at 9 years of age, with a second dose given 6-12 months later. A third dose may be recommended for certain individuals.

Which vaccine protects against influenza?

  1. Influenza

  2. DTaP

  3. Hib

  4. Hepatitis B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The influenza vaccine protects against influenza, a respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. It is typically given annually, starting at 6 months of age.

What is the recommended age for an infant to receive their first Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine?

  1. 1 year

  2. 2 years

  3. 3 years

  4. 4 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first JE vaccine is typically given at 1 year of age, with a second dose given 1-2 months later. A booster dose may be recommended for certain individuals.

Which vaccine protects against yellow fever?

  1. Yellow fever

  2. DTaP

  3. Hib

  4. Hepatitis B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The yellow fever vaccine protects against yellow fever, a mosquito-borne viral infection. It is typically given to individuals traveling to areas where yellow fever is common.

What is the recommended age for an infant to receive their first typhoid vaccine?

  1. 2 years

  2. 4 years

  3. 6 years

  4. 8 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first typhoid vaccine is typically given at 2 years of age, with a booster dose given every 5 years.

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