Take the Test

1. Which statement describes a change in 2023–2024 influenza vaccine recommendations from previous season recommendations?

• a. People with a history of cardiac events should no longer receive the flu vaccine.
• b. The composition of flu vaccines will now be updated twice a year.
• c. Additional safety measures are no longer recommended for flu vaccination in people with an egg allergy.
• d. It is now recommended that flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine not be given at the same time.

2. Which subvariant of the COVID-19 virus is recommended for inclusion in fall 2023 booster vaccines?

• a. Delta
• b. XBB.1.5
• c. Gamma
• d. BA.1

3. Which CDC recommendation accurately describes guidelines for pneumococcal vaccination?

• a. An adolescent who is 15 years of age should never receive the pneumococcal vaccine.
• b. Routine administration of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine is recommended for all adults 50 years of age and older.
• c. A 3-year-old with cerebrospinal fluid leak should be vaccinated with PCV13 or PCV15.
• d. Children between the ages of 2 through 5 years are prohibited from receiving the pneumococcal vaccine.

4. Which statement is accurate about the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine Arexvy?

• a. The CDC recommends that Arexvy and a flu vaccination not be given at the same time.
• b. Arexvy is a live vaccine that contains living virus.
• c. RSV mutates in ways similar to COVID, so an annual vaccination is necessary.
• d. Trials showed that Arexvy provides protection for two RSV seasons.