Nelsons Chapter 3

Question 1

Top Vaccine preventable diseases (6)

Answer 1

1. Pneumococcus
2. Rota virus
3. Haemophilus influenza B (Hib)
4. Measles
5. Pertusis
6. Tetanus

Question 2

17 goals of the SDG (sustainability Development)?

Answer 2

1. No poverty
2. Zero Hunger
3. Good health and well-being
4. Quality Education
5. Gender equality
6. Clean water and sanitation
7. Affordable and clean energy
8. Decent work and economic growth
9. Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
10. Reduced inequalities
11. Sustainable Cities and communities
12. Responsible consumption and productions
13. Climate action
14. Life below water
15. Life on land
16. Peace, Justice and strong institutions
17. Partnerships for the Goals

Question 3

Routine Immunization recommended by WHO (2017)?

Answer 3

1. BCG (Bacille Calmette-Guerin)
2. Hepatitis B
3. OPV
4. DPT (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis)
5. Hib (haemophilus influenza B)
6. Pneumococcus (PCV10 or PCV13)
7. Measles
8. Rubella
9. HPV

Question 4

Singer largest contributor to the global burden of disease for individuals ate 15-19?

Answer 4

Depression

Question 5

1 of the 3 leading causes of mortality among 15-35?

Answer 5

Suicide

Question 6

BCG: (WHO 2017)

• age at 1st dose
• doses in primary series
• interval between doses
• booster dose
• adolescent
• considerations

Answer 6

• age at 1st dose: birth
• doses in primary series: 1
• interval between doses: none
• booster dose: none
• adolescent: none
• considerations: prevents severe TB and TB meningitis.
  Recommended in TB-endemic countries
  Contraindicated if HIV positive

Question 7

HEP B (WHO 2017):

• age at 1st dose
• doses in primary series
• interval between doses
• booster dose
• adolescent
• considerations

Answer 7

• age at 1st dose: birth
• doses in primary series: 3 or 4
• interval between doses: 4 wks with DTP
• booster dose: none
• adolescent: 3 doses for high-risk groups if not previously immunized
• considerations: birth dose recommended for prevention of perinatal
  transmission
  Premature infants <2kg may not respond well.
  3 doses needed for immunity, but can receive 4 if necessary when combined with other routine vaccinations.