PHRM 1203 WK9 TEST LATEST UPDATE A+ GRADED
What are vaccines? - ANSWER Complex biological products that stimulate an immune
response.
What is active immunisation? - ANSWER Using vaccines to induce an immune response.
How long does an immune response take? - ANSWER Around 10-14 days.
What is passive immunisation? - ANSWER Direct transfer of antibodies for temporary
protection.
What do antigens in vaccines do? - ANSWER Induce protective immunity against
specific pathogens.
What are examples of live attenuated viruses used in vaccines? - ANSWER Measles,
mumps, and rubella.
What are examples of live attenuated bacteria used in vaccines? - ANSWER BCG for
tuberculosis.
What are examples of killed or inactivated viruses used in vaccines? - ANSWER
Hepatitis A, COVID-19.
What are examples of killed or inactivated bacteria used in vaccines? - ANSWER Fever
vaccines.
What are examples of subunit components used in vaccines? - ANSWER Hepatitis B.
What are examples of toxoids used in vaccines? - ANSWER Tetanus, diphtheria.
Who are considered special risk groups for vaccines? - ANSWER Immunocompromised,
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, preterm infants, women planning
pregnancy/pregnant/breastfeeding, before/after anesthesia or surgery, people at
occupational risk, international travelers, those with adverse events following
immunization, inmates, men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, sex
workers, recently received normal human immunoglobulin/blood products,
migrants/refugees/asylum seekers, people with bleeding disorders.
What is the main resource for up-to-date vaccine information? - ANSWER Australian
Immunisation Handbook.
What vaccines are recommended for those planning pregnancy? - ANSWER HepB,
measles, varicella, rubella, seasonal influenza
What vaccines may be recommended for women in higher risk or special groups? -
ANSWER Pneumococcal, meningococcal
, How long should pregnancy be avoided after receiving a live vaccine? - ANSWER 28
days
What vaccines are recommended during pregnancy? - ANSWER Pertussis, influenza,
coronavirus
What is the purpose of immunization during pregnancy? - ANSWER To protect the
newborn until they can receive their first vaccination
When should pertussis vaccination be given during pregnancy? - ANSWER Preferably at
20-32 weeks gestation
When can influenza vaccination be given during pregnancy? - ANSWER At any stage,
particularly if second or third trimester will be in the influenza season
What vaccines are recommended during breastfeeding? - ANSWER Seasonal influenza
and other vaccines
Where can the latest information on Coronavirus Disease vaccines be found? - ANSWER
Australian Government website
Who is recommended for a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine? - ANSWER All adults,
provided no COVID-19 vaccine or infection within the previous 6 months
Is COVID-19 vaccination recommended during pregnancy? - ANSWER Yes
Can antibodies created during pregnancy after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine cross the
placenta? - ANSWER Yes
What protection can these antibodies provide to the baby? - ANSWER Some protection
against COVID-19 for the first few months of life
What should be done if unreported adverse effects or interactions occur with COVID-19
vaccines? - ANSWER Reporting new adverse effects is recommended
What should be done if a person has acute fibrile illness? - ANSWER Postpone all
vaccinations
How should pre-term infants be immunized? - ANSWER According to usual
chronological age, if healthy
What should be monitored in hospitalised babies post vaccination? - ANSWER Apnoea
or bradycardia for up to 48 hours, as they are at increased risk
Is breastfeeding safe after vaccination? - ANSWER Yes, except for yellow fever vaccine
What should be done with serious, uncommon, or unexpected adverse events? -
ANSWER They should be reported.
Are test doses recommended for vaccine administration? - ANSWER No, except for
What are vaccines? - ANSWER Complex biological products that stimulate an immune
response.
What is active immunisation? - ANSWER Using vaccines to induce an immune response.
How long does an immune response take? - ANSWER Around 10-14 days.
What is passive immunisation? - ANSWER Direct transfer of antibodies for temporary
protection.
What do antigens in vaccines do? - ANSWER Induce protective immunity against
specific pathogens.
What are examples of live attenuated viruses used in vaccines? - ANSWER Measles,
mumps, and rubella.
What are examples of live attenuated bacteria used in vaccines? - ANSWER BCG for
tuberculosis.
What are examples of killed or inactivated viruses used in vaccines? - ANSWER
Hepatitis A, COVID-19.
What are examples of killed or inactivated bacteria used in vaccines? - ANSWER Fever
vaccines.
What are examples of subunit components used in vaccines? - ANSWER Hepatitis B.
What are examples of toxoids used in vaccines? - ANSWER Tetanus, diphtheria.
Who are considered special risk groups for vaccines? - ANSWER Immunocompromised,
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, preterm infants, women planning
pregnancy/pregnant/breastfeeding, before/after anesthesia or surgery, people at
occupational risk, international travelers, those with adverse events following
immunization, inmates, men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, sex
workers, recently received normal human immunoglobulin/blood products,
migrants/refugees/asylum seekers, people with bleeding disorders.
What is the main resource for up-to-date vaccine information? - ANSWER Australian
Immunisation Handbook.
What vaccines are recommended for those planning pregnancy? - ANSWER HepB,
measles, varicella, rubella, seasonal influenza
What vaccines may be recommended for women in higher risk or special groups? -
ANSWER Pneumococcal, meningococcal
, How long should pregnancy be avoided after receiving a live vaccine? - ANSWER 28
days
What vaccines are recommended during pregnancy? - ANSWER Pertussis, influenza,
coronavirus
What is the purpose of immunization during pregnancy? - ANSWER To protect the
newborn until they can receive their first vaccination
When should pertussis vaccination be given during pregnancy? - ANSWER Preferably at
20-32 weeks gestation
When can influenza vaccination be given during pregnancy? - ANSWER At any stage,
particularly if second or third trimester will be in the influenza season
What vaccines are recommended during breastfeeding? - ANSWER Seasonal influenza
and other vaccines
Where can the latest information on Coronavirus Disease vaccines be found? - ANSWER
Australian Government website
Who is recommended for a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine? - ANSWER All adults,
provided no COVID-19 vaccine or infection within the previous 6 months
Is COVID-19 vaccination recommended during pregnancy? - ANSWER Yes
Can antibodies created during pregnancy after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine cross the
placenta? - ANSWER Yes
What protection can these antibodies provide to the baby? - ANSWER Some protection
against COVID-19 for the first few months of life
What should be done if unreported adverse effects or interactions occur with COVID-19
vaccines? - ANSWER Reporting new adverse effects is recommended
What should be done if a person has acute fibrile illness? - ANSWER Postpone all
vaccinations
How should pre-term infants be immunized? - ANSWER According to usual
chronological age, if healthy
What should be monitored in hospitalised babies post vaccination? - ANSWER Apnoea
or bradycardia for up to 48 hours, as they are at increased risk
Is breastfeeding safe after vaccination? - ANSWER Yes, except for yellow fever vaccine
What should be done with serious, uncommon, or unexpected adverse events? -
ANSWER They should be reported.
Are test doses recommended for vaccine administration? - ANSWER No, except for
