Take the Infant Immunization Quiz

Test your knowledge of vaccinations against a variety of diseases that can affect your child. This quiz is based on information from the CDC.

1. A pregnant woman passes antibodies to her unborn baby through the placenta to protect against certain diseases. About how long does this natural immunity last after birth?

A. 1 month B. 2 months C. 6 weeks D. 3 months

2. Which vaccine is given soon after birth?

A. Polio B. Hepatitis B C. Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) D. Varicella

3. Bacterial meningitis strikes most often between ages 2 months and 2 years. Which vaccine will help prevent one common type of meningitis?

A. Tetanus B. Hib C. HIV D. Varicella

4. What type of reaction commonly occurs after the diphtheria, tetanus, and cellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccine?

A. Swelling at the injection site B. Fever up to 103 degrees C. Continual crying D. Limp, listless behavior

5. When should an infant not be given a DTaP vaccine?

A. The child has a moderate or serious illness with or without fever B. The child had a previous anaphylactic reaction (serious allergic reaction) to DTaP vaccine C. The child had encephalopathy after a vaccination when no other cause was apparent D. All of the above

6. In the combined DTP immunization used in the past, which of the three vaccine components reportedly caused severe reactions?

A. Diphtheria B. Pertussis C. Tetanus D. All three when given together

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