Name: Ee Ling HENG

Theme: Bacterial & Viral Vaccinations

OPTION LIST

A	BCG	I	Rabies
B	Diphtheria	J	Tetanus
C	Hepatitis B	K	Varicella- Zoster
D	Influenza	L
E	Measles	M
F	Meningococcal	N
G	MMR	O
H	Polio	P

For each scenario below, choose the most appropriate answer from the list above. Each option may be used once, more than once or not at all.

1. Vaccine given at 12 – 18 months to prevent otitis media, parotitis, and cataracts in patients.

2. An immunocompromised HIV positive patient should not receive this vaccine.

3. Haemophiliacs and patients in receipt of regular blood transfusions should be vaccinated against this virus.

4. Toxoid given as part of ‘triple’ vaccine during first year of life to prevent cardinal features of the disease: muscle spasms and rigidity.

5. Vaccine recommended for high risk patients with chronic respiratory diseases, but contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to eggs.

ANSWERS

1. G

2. A

3. C

4. J

5. D