How much do I know about vaccines?

Take our quiz to find out how much you really know about vaccines! vaccine-sq

1. The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is:

One of the most common sexually transmitted diseases

Usually spread by direct skin-to-skin contact during sex

A cause of genital warts and cervical cancer

All of the above

2. You are at risk of HPV if you:

Are sexually active

Have many sexual partners

Know that your partner has HPV

All of the above

3. What is the SAFEST way to lower your chances of getting HPV (Human Papillomavirus)?

Make sure you and/or your partner always use a condom

Take a shower right after you have sexual contact

Do NOT have sexual contact with anyone

Make sure your partner (if female) uses birth control pills

4. What sentence BEST describes the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine?

It cures HPV

It protects against up to 9 different types of HPV

It is given only to newborns

It prevents vaginal yeast infections

5. What statement BEST describes Pertussis?

Pertussis is a virus that causes pneumonia.

Pertussis is a virus that is sexually transmitted.

Pertussis, also called "whooping cough," is a bacterial infection.

Pertussis is no longer a threat to humans.

6. The BEST way to protect yourself from getting Pertussis if you're a teen is:

Avoid anyone who is coughing

Tell your friends to cover their mouth when they cough

Take a vitamin every day

Get the booster vaccine Tdap

7. What option BEST describes Meningococcal disease?

Meningococcal disease is usually spread by being close to an infected person who is coughing or sneezing.

Meningococcal disease causes symptoms such as high fever, headache, stiff neck, and vomiting.

Meningococcal disease is a serious illness that can cause permanent brain damage.

All of the above statements are correct.

8. What is the BEST way to lower your risk of getting Meningococcal Disease?

Live in a four bedroom dorm

Get the Meningococcal vaccine

Don't travel outside of the United States

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