Take the Test

1. Which statement is accurate regarding administration of influenza vaccines?

• a. Coadministration of flu and COVID-19 vaccines is contraindicated in all individuals ages 65 and older.
• b. The Flublok vaccine is administered intranasally.
• c. For most groups, vaccination ideally should be offered during September or October.
• d. Vaccination should never be administered during July and August for patients who are pregnant in their third trimester.

2. Which statement is accurate about 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccination?

• a. Only people 5 years of age and older should receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
• b. Immunocompromised people should not receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
• c. New vaccines have been developed in response to mutations in the COVID-19 virus.
• d. The new Novavax vaccine is recommended for children ages 5–11 years.

3. Which statement accurately describes current pneumonia vaccine recommendations?

• a. The CDC recommends routine pneumococcal vaccination for all children younger than five years of age.
• b. The FDA recently approved PCV21 as a 3-dose series for adults 65 years of age and older.
• c. Adults 65 years of age and older should not receive PCV20.
• d. Pneumococcal vaccines are never recommended in adults ages 19–64.

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

• a. The CDC recommends that RSV and a flu vaccination not be given at the same time.
• b. The Arexvy RSV vaccine 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 one dose of RSV vaccine provides protection for two RSV seasons.