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Vaccine Schedules & Recommendations Flashcards

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  1. According to the CDC immunization schedule, at what age should the first dose of MMR vaccine be administered?

    Answer: 12–15 months

    The first MMR dose is recommended at 12–15 months of age in the routine childhood immunization schedule.

  2. How many doses of hepatitis B vaccine are recommended for infants in the standard US schedule?

    Answer: 3 doses

    The standard hepatitis B vaccine series for infants consists of 3 doses, typically at birth, 1–2 months, and 6–18 months.

  3. Which vaccine is recommended for all pregnant women during each pregnancy, preferably between 27 and 36 weeks gestation?

    Answer: Tdap

    Tdap is recommended during every pregnancy (27–36 weeks) to provide passive protection to the newborn against pertussis.

  4. The ACIP catch-up immunization schedule is used primarily for which population?

    Answer: Children and adolescents who started vaccines late or fell behind

    The catch-up schedule provides guidance for vaccinating children and adolescents aged 4 months–18 years who are behind on recommended vaccines.

  5. At what age is the second dose of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine recommended in the childhood immunization schedule?

    Answer: 4–6 years

    The second dose of varicella vaccine is recommended at 4–6 years of age, typically before school entry.

  6. Which of the following vaccines is routinely recommended at the 11–12-year-old adolescent visit?

    Answer: Hepatitis B (if not previously vaccinated), HPV, Tdap, and MenACWY

    The 11–12-year visit routinely includes Tdap, HPV series initiation, MenACWY, and hepatitis B catch-up if needed.

  7. A healthy 19-year-old college student has never received meningococcal vaccine. Which statement about MenACWY vaccination is correct?

    Answer: A single dose is recommended, with a booster at age 21 if at continued risk

    First-year college students living in residential housing who have not been vaccinated should receive MenACWY, with a booster at 21 if the first dose was given before age 16.