Name that Vaccine
This vaccine protects against a virus that causes parotitis and orchitis, given as part of a 3-in-1 vaccine
Mumps
The first MMR is given at this age
12-15 months
True or False: A mild illness like an ear infection is a contraindication to vaccination.
False
This bacterium causes whooping cough
bordetella pertussis
This disease was eradicated globally thanks to vaccination
Smallpox
This vaccine is given to all newborns before discharge unless medically contraindicated
Hep B
At what age is the Tdap booster recommended
11-12 years old
This vaccine should not be given to a child with severe egg allergy involving anaphylaxis (historically debated, now updated).
Influenza vaccine
This vaccine preventable disease causes damage to motor neurons.
Polio
The introduction of this vaccine in 2000 dramatically reduced invasive bacterial meningitis in children.
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
This vaccine is given as a 4 dose series and protects against bacteria that causes epiglottis and meningitis
Hib (haemophilus influenza type b)
The mengingococcal conjugate vaccine is first given at this age
11-12 years
This live vaccine is contraindicated in infants with a history of intussusception.
Rotavirus
This vaccine preventable virus can cause a congenital syndrome if infections occurs during pregnancy
Rubella or Varicella
Acellular pertussis vaccines replaced whole-cell vaccines in the 1990s to reduce this.
adverse reactions (fever, seizures, local reactions)
This vaccine protects patients from certain forms of genital cancers
HPV
The minimum interval between the first and second Hep A vaccine is this.
6 months
Children with asplenia or sickle cell disease should receive this additional conjugate vaccine series beyond the routine schedule.
MenACWY (meningococcal conjugate vaccine)
This virus causes a childhood illness known for its itchy vesicular rash and potential complications like pneumonia and encephalitis.
Varicella zoster virus
This vaccine, introduced in 2006, has already reduced rates of childhood hospitalizations for gastroenteritis.
rotavirus vaccine
This vaccine helps prevent meningitis, pneumonia, and otitis media
PCV13, PCV15, or PCV20 (pneumococcal conjugate vaccine)
DTaP is given at these ages
2, 4, 6, 18 months and 4 years
A 2-month-old with SCID should not receive this vaccine
Rotavirus (live attenuated)
This bacterial toxin blocks neurotransmitter release, causing flaccid paralysis; vaccination has made infant cases in developed countries very rare.
Clostridium tetani (tetanus)
Global introduction of this vaccine in the 1970s–80s has prevented millions of cases of chronic liver disease and cancer.
Hep B vaccine