Diphtheria, Tetanus (lock jaw) and Pertussis (whooping cough)dTAp stands for D______, T_______ (__________), and P____________ (_________)
Diphtheria, Tetanus (lock jaw) and Pertussis (whooping cough)
100
What does HPV stand for?
Human Papillomavirus
100
How can meningococcal infection be prevented?
Avoiding contact with another persons saliva
100
HPV causes _____% of cervical cancer
99%
100
Will your immune system be weaker by relying on a vaccine?
No, the immune system makes antibodies against a germ whether its encounter is natural or it is exposed through a vaccine. Being vaccinated against one disease does not weaken the immune response, but simply increases its resistance.
200
What is the effect of tetanus on body muscles?
It causes muscle spasms
200
HPV can be spread by…
HPV can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, sharing water bottles, lip gloss, food, etc..
200
What internal changes does meningococcal virus cause?
It inflames the lining of the spinal cord and brain tissue. This can cause immense damage.
200
Each year, ____ women out of 180 cases of cervical cancer die.
40
200
Will the immunization give someone the very disease it's supposed to prevent?
NO! It's impossible to get the disease from any vaccine made with dead (killed) bacteria or virus. All three of these vaccines are made from dead bacteria and are harmless.
300
How is Pertussis spread from person to person?
Direct contact with mucous or respiratory droplets of an infected person (E.g. sneezing, coughing)
300
A FREE medical exam for girls is _______.
The PAP test: It is a FREE check-up done by a physician at your local hospital or clinic to screen for any signs of abnormal change.
300
Name three symptoms of a meningococcal infection
Headache, nausea, fever
300
If you step on a rusty nail, can you get tetanus?
Yes, but, rusty or not, any object that punctures or damages the skin can lead to tetanus.
300
Name three general side effects of the maningococcal vaccine, and state the amount of time these symptoms will take to go away.
1.Headache
2.Sore muscles
3.Nausea
These symptoms will go away within 24 to 72 hours
400
What do Diphtheria and Tatanus both produce to infect the body?
They both produce poison
400
True of False: only women can contract HPV.
FALSE! Males can contract HPV! HPV is the most common in young women and men who are in their late teens and early 20s. Most don't even know that they carry the virus.
400
True or False:
“When an individual comes into contact with this bacteria, they will become ill”
False. Most people who are in contact do not become ill, however they become carriers, meaning that they can pass this infection onto others.
400
How many new cases of sexually transmitted HPV infections are reported every year?
Approximately 5.5 million new cases of sexually transmitted HPV infections are reported every year, though 6.2 million new infections are estimated to occur.
400
True or False: vaccines for dTAP, Meningococcal, and HPV are expensive.
FALSE! It is absolutely FREE for girls and boys in grades 5 and 9! Although the HPV vaccine is only given to girls, AHS is trying to introduce the vaccine to boys.
500
This vaccine should not be given to someone who:
Has has a severe allergic reaction to a previous dose of dTAP or to a component of this vaccine
500
If HPV is left untreated, what can it cause?
Cervical cancer. The cancer causing HPV virus is known as a silent killer, meaning that many victims are completely unaware that they have it.
500
This illness will occur ____ to ____ days after contact with the bacteria
2 to 10 days
500
Is whooping cough common?
In 2012, there were over 41,000 reported cases, and out of that there were 18 reported deaths. This shows that it is common and fatal but can be easily treated if caught on time.
500
What is Anaphylaxis?
It is a severe and whole-body allergic reaction that is life-threatening. If you have a history of anaphylaxis, be sure to talk to your physician, especially before receiving any immunizations!