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Summary - Meningococcal Diseases
Course DHA -US084 (DHA-US084)(2025)
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
A 16-month-old boy needs to receive Menactra vaccine. What is the
correct dose and schedule?
Ans: Two doses given 3 months apart.
In most cases, antibiotics can effectively treat meningococcal
illnesses.
Ans: True
Which statement accurately represents information contained in the
meningococcal vaccines VIS?
Ans: Of those people who live after a meningococcal infection, about
11% to 19% lose their arms or legs, become deaf, have problems with their
nervous systems, become mentally impaired, or suffer seizures or strokes.
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The number of doses and schedule for meningococcal vaccine
varies depending on age and risk. Based on this, select the
recommended schedule. What is the right schedule for administering
Menveo vaccine to a healthy 2-month-old girl who will be traveling
to an endemic area?
Ans: 4 doses: 2, 4, 6, and 12 months of age.
Which statement is most correct about the way in which
meningococcal disease is spread?
Ans: Meningococcal bacteria invade the body through the mucous
membranes of the nasopharynx.
Is a meningococcal booster recommended for a 2-year-old girl who
has complement component deficiency and received primary series
with final dose at 15 months of age?
Ans: No
Summary - Meningococcal Diseases
Course DHA -US084 (DHA-US084)(2025)
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
A 16-month-old boy needs to receive Menactra vaccine. What is the
correct dose and schedule?
Ans: Two doses given 3 months apart.
In most cases, antibiotics can effectively treat meningococcal
illnesses.
Ans: True
Which statement accurately represents information contained in the
meningococcal vaccines VIS?
Ans: Of those people who live after a meningococcal infection, about
11% to 19% lose their arms or legs, become deaf, have problems with their
nervous systems, become mentally impaired, or suffer seizures or strokes.
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The number of doses and schedule for meningococcal vaccine
varies depending on age and risk. Based on this, select the
recommended schedule. What is the right schedule for administering
Menveo vaccine to a healthy 2-month-old girl who will be traveling
to an endemic area?
Ans: 4 doses: 2, 4, 6, and 12 months of age.
Which statement is most correct about the way in which
meningococcal disease is spread?
Ans: Meningococcal bacteria invade the body through the mucous
membranes of the nasopharynx.
Is a meningococcal booster recommended for a 2-year-old girl who
has complement component deficiency and received primary series
with final dose at 15 months of age?
Ans: No
