What do the vaccines for HPV 6, 11, 16, 18, target?_____ of the virus
#3
Administration of vaccines is an example of _____ immunization
#4
What type of vaccine are the Meningococcal vaccines? _____
#5
Which type of immunization is acquired by receiving preformed antibodies? _____
#6
What vaccinations should be considered for patients without a spleen?
#7
Explain the rationale for "conjugated" vaccines.
#8
Considering the relative antigenicity of exotoxins and endotoxins, which class can be used to generate vaccines?
Childhood immunization schedule US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
Master Childhood immunization schedule with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.
Flashcard 1: What type of vaccine is the HBV vaccine? _____
Answer: Subunit
Flashcard 2: What do the vaccines for HPV 6, 11, 16, 18, target?_____ of the virus
Answer: Capsid proteins
Flashcard 3: Administration of vaccines is an example of _____ immunization
Answer: active
Flashcard 4: What type of vaccine are the Meningococcal vaccines? _____
Answer: Subunit
Flashcard 5: Which type of immunization is acquired by receiving preformed antibodies? _____
Answer: Passive immunization
Flashcard 6: What vaccinations should be considered for patients without a spleen?
Answer: encapsulated organisms; specifically S. pneumoniae, H influenzae, N. meningitidis
Flashcard 7: Explain the rationale for "conjugated" vaccines.
Answer: When a vaccine is based on a polysaccharide capsule antigen, the polysaccharide must be attached to a protein in order to induce sufficient immune response.
Flashcard 8: Considering the relative antigenicity of exotoxins and endotoxins, which class can be used to generate vaccines?
