Vaccination and Epidemic Control MCQs

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1. : What is the primary purpose of vaccination?



2. : Which type of immunity is provided directly by vaccination?



3. : Which vaccine type uses weakened forms of the pathogen?



4. : Herd immunity occurs when:



5. : Which global organization leads efforts in vaccination and epidemic control?



6. : The eradication of which disease is a major success of vaccination?



7. : What is a common adverse effect of vaccines?



8. : Which vaccine is recommended annually due to frequent virus mutations?



9. : What is a “booster” dose in vaccination?



10. : What term describes a sudden increase in cases of an infectious disease in a community?



11. : Which disease was declared eradicated globally in 1980?



12. : Which vaccine type contains only parts of the pathogen (e.g., proteins)?



13. : Vaccines that contain inactivated toxins are called:



14. : Which disease is targeted by the oral polio vaccine?



15. : The “cold chain” in vaccination refers to:



16. : Which age group is most vulnerable to epidemics without vaccination?



17. : Which of the following is a common method for epidemic control?



18. : Which vaccine is given to prevent tuberculosis?



19. : The term “pandemic” means:



20. : Which of the following is NOT a mode of disease transmission?



21. : Which of these diseases is controlled through the MMR vaccine?



22. : What does R0 (basic reproduction number) indicate in epidemics?



23. : Which vaccination strategy can help protect those who cannot be vaccinated?



24. : What is the primary benefit of vaccination during an epidemic?



25. : What is the main function of an adjuvant in vaccines?



26. : Which disease is prevented by the DTP vaccine?



27. : Vaccines that use genetic material from the pathogen are called:



28. : Which of the following is a passive immunity source?



29. : Contact tracing helps control epidemics by:



30. : Which of the following is a major challenge to vaccination programs?



31. : Which vaccine prevents cervical cancer caused by HPV?



32. : Which is NOT a direct benefit of vaccination?



33. : The vaccine cold chain is important because:



34. : Which type of vaccine can sometimes cause mild symptoms of the disease?



35. : What is a quarantine?



36. : Which of the following is NOT a vaccine-preventable disease?



37. : What role do antibiotics play in epidemic control?



38. : Which vaccination is typically given at birth in many countries?



39. : The World Immunization Week is celebrated in which month?



40. : Which organization is responsible for the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI)?



41. : What is the difference between endemic and epidemic?



42. : Which of the following is NOT a typical step in epidemic control?



43. : The first vaccine was developed by:



44. : Which vaccine is used to prevent hepatitis B?



45. : What is the purpose of an epidemic surveillance system?



46. : Which of the following diseases is transmitted by mosquitoes and is a target for epidemic control?



47. : Which vaccine type is safest for immunocompromised individuals?



48. : Vaccine efficacy refers to:



49. : Which vaccine is given to protect against whooping cough?



50. : The Global Polio Eradication Initiative was launched in:



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