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Childhood Vaccines

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
which of following is not one of the diseases covered by the MMR vaccine?
a)
measles
b)
rubella
c)
meningitis
d)
mumps
2.
Vaccines can wear off after a few years, so some require booster shots to provide the appropriate immunity.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
A vaccines main goal is to:
a)
make people sick
b)
prevent disease
c)
start an epidemic
d)
start a pandemic
4.
Vaccines protect:
a)
vaccinated person
b)
those too young to be vaccinated
c)
those who have weak immune system
d)
all of the above
5.

Carlo was admitted to the hospital with encephalitis 2 days after receiving vaccinations at his pediatrician's office. Which vaccine was most likely responsible for the disease?

a)

Hepatitis B vaccine

b)

Rotavirus

c)

Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine

d)

Inactivated poliovirus vaccine

6.

What are mumps?

a)

A serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus that's easily preventable by a vaccine

b)

Interferes with the body's ability to fight infections

c)

A viral infection that affects the salivary glands that's easily preventable by a vaccine

d)

A highly contagious, fungal infection of the skin or scalp

7.

šMumps spreads before the salivary glands start to swell and up to 10 days after swelling takes place.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

Which vaccine helps prevent mumps?

a)

Hiv

b)

DTap

c)

MMR

d)

No of the Above

9.

How can mumps spread?

a)

Sneezing

b)

Coughing

c)

Talking

d)

Vomiting

10.

Can antibiotics or medication help stop mumps?

a)

YES

b)

NO

c)

MAYBE

d)

IDK

11.
This immunization eliminates diptheria and tetanus in childhood and reduces pertussis considerably.
a)
DTaP
b)
Flu Vaccine
c)
HBV
d)
Conjugated
12.
Everyone, from infants to the elderly, is encouraged to get this vaccination once a year, every year.
a)
DTaP
b)
Flu Vaccine
c)
HBV
d)
Conjugated
13.
This vaccine protects against an illness that was once viewed as a right of passage for children and helps make cases that do occur much milder.
a)
MMR
b)
HIB
c)
Chicken Pox
d)
IPV
14.

immunization

a)

An injection of weakened disease-carrying germs given to a person so their body can build a resistance to a certain disease

b)

Treated to keep fabric from burning

15.

pertussis (whooping cough)

a)

A contagious acute viral disease with symptoms that include a bright red rash of small spots that spread to cover the whole body

b)

An infectious bacterial disease that causes violent coughing spasms followed by sharp, shrill inhalations, mainly affecting children

16.

polio

a)

A severe infectious viral disease, usually affecting children or young adults, that inflames the brain stem and spinal cord, sometimes leading to loss of voluntary movement and muscular wasting

b)

An acute contagious disease that causes a fever with swelling of the salivary glands

17.

measles

a)

A contagious acute viral disease with symptoms that include a bright red rash of small spots that spread to cover the whole body

b)

An injection of weakened disease-carrying germs given to a person so their body can build a resistance to a certain disease

18.

mumps

a)

An acute contagious disease that causes a fever with swelling of the salivary glands

b)

A severe infectious viral disease, usually affecting children or young adults, that inflames the brain stem and spinal cord, sometimes leading to loss of voluntary movement and muscular wasting

19.

rubella

a)

A highly contagious viral disease, especially affecting children, that causes swelling of the lymph glands and a reddish pink rash; may be harmful to the unborn baby of a pregnant woman who contracts it

b)

A contagious acute viral disease with symptoms that include a bright red rash of small spots that spread to cover the whole body

20.

Which of the following illnesses does not currently have a vaccine? (15.2.1, LT 1)

a)

Hepatitis

b)

Seasonal Flu

c)

Rotavirus

d)

Common Cold

21.

True or False: Vaccinations can have adverse side effects such as fever, pain, and rash. (15.2.1, LT 1)

a)

True

b)

False

22.

True or False: It is federal law that all children must be vaccinated. (15.2.1, LT 1)

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Hepatitis B Virus is a highly contagious virus that attacks the liver. It can cause acute disease or become chronic, where it can lead to liver cancer.

a)

True

b)

Fase

24.

Hepatitis A is spread through infected areas such as touching something after using the toilet.

a)

True

b)

False

25.
What is One Way to Prevent Hepatitis B?
a)
Refrain from sharing personal products such as razors or toothbrushes.
b)
Refrain from Kissing People.
c)
Never Get a Tattoo
d)
Don't Get a Pedicure
26.
Which of the Following  is a Symptom of Hepatitis B?
a)
Constipation
b)
Jaundice
c)
Diarrhea
d)
Swollen Eyes
27.
What is Jaundice?
a)
Yellowing of the skin
b)
Yellowish-greenish tint to the skin
c)
Yellowing of skin and whites of eyes
d)
Rotten of skin and whites of eyes
28.
Which of the Following is a Long Term Effect of Hepatitis B?
a)
Liver Cancer
b)
Crohn's Disease
c)
Alzheimers
d)
Arthiritis 
29.
What Type of Infection is Hepatitis B?
a)
Protozoal Infection
b)
Bacterial Infection
c)
Viral Infection
d)
Fungal Infection
30.
Rubella is also known as ___ and is many times diagnosed based on its characteristic ___.
a)
german measles, rash
b)
meningitis, swollen nodes
c)
measles, rash
d)
rotavirus, diarrhea
31.
The varicella vaccine covers which disease?
a)
tetanus
b)
shingles
c)
mumps
d)
chickenpox
32.
an older adult may get a booster tetanus shot when which of the following occurs 
a)
cuts self on rusty metal
b)
comes in contact with a person who has meningitis
c)
pregnancy
d)
did not get chickenpox as a child
33.
A severe disease complication of polio includes ___
a)
liver failure
b)
blindness
c)
paralysis
d)
miscarriages