BCG Vaccine Quiz

What disease does the BCG vaccine protect against?

• Measles

• Mumps

• Rubella

• Tuberculosis

What does BCG stand for in the BCG vaccine?

• Bacille Calmette-Guérin

• Bacillus Calmette-Guérin

• Bacterial Contagious Growth

• Bodily Cellular Guard

Who is primarily recommended to receive the BCG vaccine?

• Adults only

• Newborn babies and infant

• Elderly individuals

What is the most common route of administration for the BCG vaccine?

• Orally

• Intravenously

• Intradermally

• Subcutaneously

What is the most typical side effect experienced after BCG vaccination?

• Fever

• Nausea

• Redness, swelling, or a small bump at the injection site

• Headache

How long does the BCG vaccine offer protection against tuberculosis?

• 1 year

• 5 years

• Variable, but protection can last for many years

• Lifelong

What is the correct dose for above 1 year?

• 0.05 ml

• 3 ml

• 1 ml

• 0.1 ml

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the BCG vaccine?

• Protects against severe forms of tuberculosis in children

• Reduces the risk of disseminated TB in adults

• May offer some protection against other respiratory infections (research ongoing)

• Provides complete immunity to tuberculosis

What organization recommends the BCG vaccine as part of routine childhood immunization programs?

• UNICEF only

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) only

• Neither the WHO nor the CDC

What is the primary reason for administering the BCG vaccine soon after birth?

• To provide immediate protection against TB

• Infants are most susceptible to severe forms of TB.

• To build immunity before exposure to the TB bacteria

• There is no specific reason for early administration.