Author Question: Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine (Gardasil, Cervarix): 1. Is a live virus vaccine that provides ... (Read 139 times)

neverstopbelieb · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine (Gardasil, Cervarix):

1. Is a live virus vaccine that provides immunity to six strains of HPV virus
2. Has a common adverse effect of syncope within 15 minutes of giving the vaccine
3. Should not be given to males younger than age 12 years
4. May be given to pregnant women

Question 2

The MMR vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women because:

1. Pregnant women do not build adequate immunity to the vaccine.
2. There is a risk of the pregnant women developing measles encephalopathy.
3. There is a risk of the fetus developing congenital rubella syndrome.
4. Pregnant women can receive the MMR vaccine.