WorksheetsVaccine
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
All of the vaccines under UIP are provided nationally, except one, which is provided in selected districts only. Which is that vaccine?
Pneumococcal vaccine
Rotavirus vaccine
Inactivated polio vaccine
Japanese encephalitis vaccins
What is the full immunization coverage (FIC) of the country as per NFHS-5?
88
76
62
44
Which of the following statement is WRONG?
Zero dose are children with age 1 yr or more who have not received even a single dose of DPT/Pentavalent vaccine
Number of “zero dose” children have increased in the country in 2020 & 2021 as an impact of Covid-19 pandemic
India has conducted Intensified Mission Indradhanush in 2021-22 to improve the vaccination coverage in the country
Professional bodies like IMA, IAP and private practitioners do not have a role in improving vaccination coverage
Which of the following is CORRECT about adverse event following immunization (AEFI)-
AEFI is an adverse reaction always caused by vaccine or vaccination process
AEFI is an adverse event which may or may not be caused by vaccine or vaccination process
AEFI is an adverse event which always happens in cluster
All of the above
Which of the following adverse event CANNOT be reported as AEFI case:
Adverse event has happened after administration of non-UIP vaccine
Adverse event has happened after administration of a vaccine in private sector
Adverse event has happened before administration of vaccine
Adverse event has happened after administration of a vaccine in 65 years old male person
A thorough investigation of the case is required for all the reasons EXCEPT
To establish a valid diagnosis of the adverse event
To initiate legal proceedings against the vaccinator
To facilitate causality assessment process
To identify immunization errors for necessary corrective actions
What are the NOT a prerequisite for assessing the causality for an AEFI case?
Vaccine involved must have been given in government set-up only
The AEFI case investigation should be complete (i.e. CRF and CIF of the case are available).
In case of hospitalization, hospital records are available.
In case of death, either postmortem or verbal autopsy is available
We need to report all AFP cases and not just suspected polio cases because of all below mentioned reason EXCEPT
Clinical diagnosis may be inaccurate
Possibility of atypical presentations of polio
To measure surveillance sensitivity even in the absence of polio
To improve the efficiency of polio laboratories
Choose the correct statement about Acute Flaccid Paralysis Surveillance
All the AFP cases with onset of paralysis in last six months should be immediately reported to DIO / SMO
AFP case should be investigated within 48 hours of notification
Two stool samples should be collected, preferably within 14 days of onset of paralysis
Cases of facial palsy or transient paralysis should also be reported
All four options are correct
A mother brings her child to a hospital with definite history of flaccid paralysis of left leg with onset two days back, that is recovering very fast. What should the doctor do?
Wait for another 2-3 days to see if the child fully recovers and report in case of incomplete recovery only
Refer the child to a pediatrician or some other center for them to decide
Report as an AFP case to the district/ SMO
Do not report as child is likely to recover anyway
