Meningococcal Diseases Course DHA -US084 (DHA-US084), Questions & Answers

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Meningococcal Diseases Course DHA -US084 (DHA-US084), Questions & Answers-You are most likely to become infected with meningococcal bacteria by: - Kissing someone who is infected. (correct) Trume... nba and Bexsero can be given interchangeably when administering meningococcal B vaccine. - False (correct) The most common adverse reaction following either type of meningococcal vaccine is: - Pain and redness at the injection site Post exposure prophylaxis with meningococcal vaccine is the most effective means of preventing meningococcal illness in people who have been in close contact with people who are meningococcal-infected. False An 11-year-old boy needs to receive meningococcal vaccine. He has HIV infection. What is the correct schedule? - Two doses given 2 months apart and a booster dose at age 16. Which statement accurately represents information contained in the meningococcal vaccines VIS? - 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. Which is the correct dose for subcutaneous administration of meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine? - 0.5ml Which statement is most correct about the way in which meningococcal disease is spread? - Meningococcal bacteria invade the body through the mucous membranes of the nasopharynx. Which statement is correct about meningococcal vaccination in the Armed Forces? - Service Members are given meningococcal vaccine according to ACIP recommendations for adults in the general population. Is a meningococcal booster recommended for a healthy 7-year-old boy who received a primary dose at 2 years of age and who will be traveling to an epidemic area with his family? - Yes [Show More]

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