Quiz 4: Immunisation risks

Please choose the one, most correct answer to each question or statement.

1. What is the greatest immunisation risk?
   • Swallowing the oral polio vaccine
   • Giving the injection on the wrong side of the body
   • Not being fully immunised
2. How many children are fully immunised in South Africa?
   • About 80%
   • About 70%
   • About 50%
3. Why are some children not fully immunised?
   • It is too expensive
   • Lack of vaccines at the clinic
   • The mother is afraid that the injection will be painful
4. Is it safe to immunise malnourished children?
   • Yes
   • Only if they have started to regain weight
   • No
5. Is it safe to immunise children who have a cough and runny nose?
   • Yes
   • Only if they are older than 18 months
   • No
6. What is a common side effect of immunisation?
   • Diarrhoea
   • Redness, swelling and tenderness at the site of the injection
   • Weakness of the leg or arm
7. It is common at the site of BCG immunisation to have:
   • A large bruise
   • A small ulcer
   • Bleeding
8. Why is a smaller dose of diphtheria vaccine used after 18 months?
   • Because it is cheaper
   • Because it is less painful
   • Because the risk of side effects is increased if a full dose is used
9. Should infants of HIV positive mothers be immunised?
   • Yes
   • Only if they are first given antiretroviral treatment (ART)
   • No
10. What is a cold chain?
    • A common complication of Rotavirus immunisation
    • A method to keep vaccines cool when they are taken out of the fridge
    • A bangle to prevent pain after BCG immunisation