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Pneumococcal vaccine produces immunity against which illnesses? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Pneumonitis
  b. Meningitis
  c. Pneumonia
  d. Pertussis
  e. Influenza

Question 2

A female patient brings her newborn in to the clinic for immunizations. During the visit, the patient asks the nurse what is naturally acquired passive immunity. What is the best example provided by the nurse?
 
  a. Immunity through breastfeeding an infant
  b. Immunity through immunoglobulins
  c. Immunity through an attenuated or weakened toxin
  d. Immunity through having and recovering from a disease



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C
Pneumococcal vaccine provides active immunization for infants and children against pneumonia and meningitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Naturally acquired passive immunity is a type of temporary immunity that can occur when antibodies pass from the mother to the fetus through the placenta or to the nursing infant through breast milk.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


amynguyen1221

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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