MI - 1.4.1 Practice Test - Vaccines

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What is the purpose of vaccinations?

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Vaccinations are used for preventing illness.

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What was the first vaccine developed by Edward Jenner?

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The first vaccine developed by Edward Jenner was for smallpox, using pus from cowpox sores.

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What virus did Edward Jenner use to produce the first vaccine?

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Cowpox.

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What was Sue's vaccination status regarding meningitis?

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Sue was not fully vaccinated against meningitis.

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What was the college's response after the bacterial meningitis outbreak?

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All of these are true.

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What is meningitis?

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Meningitis is an inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.

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How do vaccines work in the body?

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Vaccines stimulate the immune system to recognize and fight pathogens without causing the disease.

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What are common side effects of vaccinations?

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Common side effects include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, and fatigue.

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What is herd immunity?

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Herd immunity occurs when a large percentage of a population becomes immune to a disease, making its spread unlikely.

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What is the difference between active and passive immunity?

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Active immunity is developed through exposure to a disease or vaccination, while passive immunity is acquired through antibodies from another source.