| True or False | Miscellaneous | MMR Vaccine |
|---|---|---|
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FALSE
Measles affects the integumentary system.
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Pregnant women and/or individuals with severe illness/disease that has weakened their immune system
Who should not receive the MMR vaccine?
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12-15 months of age
When is the first vaccine dose typically administered?
|
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FALSE
Measles is caused by the rotavirus and is considered dangerous among young unvaccinated children.
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10-14 days after exposure to virus
When do symptoms of measles appear?
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97% effective, according to the CDC
How effective is the second vaccine dose in preventing the measles virus?
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TRUE
Koplik spots are one of the several symptoms associated with the measles virus.
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Pneumonia, Encephalitis, Eye/ear infections, Diarrhea/vomiting, Hearing loss or deafness, Intellectual disability
For infected individuals, what are some health complications that are associated with the measles virus?
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MMR and MMRV
What two forms of the measles vaccine are available in Canada?
|
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FALSE
Individuals infected with the measles virus are asymptomatic.
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Inside the mouth
Where do Koplik spots typically occur when an individual has become infected with the virus?
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Soreness/redness/swelling at site of injection, fever, rash, joint pain (arthritis/arthralgia), discomfort
What is one adverse effect relating to the measles vaccination?
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TRUE
Two doses of the MMR vaccine are required.
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Infants/young children, individuals who have not previously been vaccinated, travelers to countries with measles epidemic
Who is the demographic for the MMR vaccine?
|
Lifetime
What is the estimated duration of protection after vaccination?
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