Immunization and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases — Flashcards

Flashcard 161: BCG, MR, and JE vaccines are light-sensitive and stored in _____-colored vials.

Answer: amber

Flashcard 162: Seizures following the administration of the DTP vaccine are classified as a vaccine _____ related reaction.

Answer: product

Flashcard 163: Drug of choice for chemoprophylaxis of Diphtheria in close contacts is:

Answer: Erythromycin

Extra: For chemoprophylaxis of diphtheria contacts: - **Drug of choice:** Erythromycin (7–10 days). - **Alternative:** Single dose of Benzathine Penicillin G (IM). - **Note:** In addition to chemoprophylaxis, contacts should receive a booster dose of diphtheria toxoid if their immunization status is incomplete or lapsed.