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Question 1: Which diseases does the MMR vaccine protect against?

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
Chickenpox, Mumps, and Rubella
Measles, Mumps, and Influenza
Measles, Varicella, and Rubella

Question 2: When was the MMR vaccine introduced in Ireland?

1978
1985
1988
1992

Question 3: How many doses of the MMR vaccine are recommended for infants in Ireland?

1
2
3
4

Question 4: Which two MMR vaccines are recommended by the HSE in Ireland?

M-M-RvaxPro and Priorix
M-M-RvaxPro and Menitorix
Priorix and Menitorix
MMRVax and Priorix

Question 5: Is it guaranteed that a vaccinated individual cannot get measles?

Yes, absolutely
No, breakthrough infections can occur
Only in children
Only if the second dose is missed

Question 6: What is the approximate risk of getting measles in Ireland between 2011 and 2020?

1 in 1,000
1 in 10,000
1 in 72,000
1 in 100,000

Question 7: What was the approximate risk of death from measles in Ireland before the vaccine was introduced?

1 in 773,000
1 in 10,000
1 in 100,000
1 in 1,000,000

Question 8: In which year was rubella declared eradicated in Ireland?

2009
2015
2017
2020

Question 9: What is the risk of getting rubella in Ireland during the period 2011 to 2020?

1 in 100,000
1 in 1,000,000
1 in 2.4 million
1 in 10 million

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