CPJE Vaccine & Travel Review Questions with
Verified Correct Answers
When is YF vaccine considered active?
10 days
Which malaria ppx drugs are safe in pregnancy and children?
Chloroquine
[ARALEN]
Mefloquine
[LARIAM]
Which malaria ppx drugs do NOT require G6PD screening prior to start?
Chloroquine
[ARALEN]
Mefloquine
[LARIAM]
Which vaccines are SQ only
(1) All varicella containing vaccines (MMRV, Varivax)
(2) MMR
(3) Yellow Fever [YV-VAX]
All vaccines are stored in the fridge, except
(1) All varicella containing vaccines (MMRV, Varivax)
(2) Oral Cholera
Store in freezer
Which vaccines are PO
, (1) Oral Typhoid (VIVOTIF)
(2) Oral Cholera (VAXCHORA) -- solution
(3) Rotavirus (ROTATEQ, ROTARIX) -- solution
How to take Vivotif (PO Typhoid vaccine)
take 1 capsule on days 0, 2, 4, 6; must complet 1 week prior to exposure
EMPTY STOMACH
All varicella containing vaccines must be:
Stored in_____
Administered via ____
Stored in freezer
Admin via SQ
Where is MMR vaccine stored?
Freezer OR fridge?
Describe general recommendations for meningococal vaccine
MCV4 vs MenB
MCV4:
(1) Routine during adolescence, starting at Age 11
(2) Adults - only if HIV, asplenia, sickle cell
MenB
(1) Only given to high risk patients between age 10-25 YO [asplenia, sickle cell]
First flu shot to patients aged 6 months - 8 years requires TWO DOSES given ____ weeks apart
4 weeks apart
Live vaccines can be given at the same time. If they are not given on the same day, how long
do you have to wait?
4 weeks
What are the high dose flu shots (for patients > 65 YO)
Verified Correct Answers
When is YF vaccine considered active?
10 days
Which malaria ppx drugs are safe in pregnancy and children?
Chloroquine
[ARALEN]
Mefloquine
[LARIAM]
Which malaria ppx drugs do NOT require G6PD screening prior to start?
Chloroquine
[ARALEN]
Mefloquine
[LARIAM]
Which vaccines are SQ only
(1) All varicella containing vaccines (MMRV, Varivax)
(2) MMR
(3) Yellow Fever [YV-VAX]
All vaccines are stored in the fridge, except
(1) All varicella containing vaccines (MMRV, Varivax)
(2) Oral Cholera
Store in freezer
Which vaccines are PO
, (1) Oral Typhoid (VIVOTIF)
(2) Oral Cholera (VAXCHORA) -- solution
(3) Rotavirus (ROTATEQ, ROTARIX) -- solution
How to take Vivotif (PO Typhoid vaccine)
take 1 capsule on days 0, 2, 4, 6; must complet 1 week prior to exposure
EMPTY STOMACH
All varicella containing vaccines must be:
Stored in_____
Administered via ____
Stored in freezer
Admin via SQ
Where is MMR vaccine stored?
Freezer OR fridge?
Describe general recommendations for meningococal vaccine
MCV4 vs MenB
MCV4:
(1) Routine during adolescence, starting at Age 11
(2) Adults - only if HIV, asplenia, sickle cell
MenB
(1) Only given to high risk patients between age 10-25 YO [asplenia, sickle cell]
First flu shot to patients aged 6 months - 8 years requires TWO DOSES given ____ weeks apart
4 weeks apart
Live vaccines can be given at the same time. If they are not given on the same day, how long
do you have to wait?
4 weeks
What are the high dose flu shots (for patients > 65 YO)
