NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

Which organization provides immunization updates through the MMWR?

1. CDC Advisory committee on immunization practices (ACIP)

2. FDA

3. APhA immunization center

4. Immunization action coalition

The correct answer is: CDC Advisory committee on immunization practices (ACIP)

The correct answer is A. CDC Advisory committee on immunization practices (ACIP). The ACIP is a group of medical and public health experts that develops recommendations on how to use vaccines to control diseases in the United States. The MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) is a publication by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that provides updated information on vaccine recommendations and immunization schedules based on the guidance from the ACIP. Therefore, the ACIP is the organization that provides immunization updates through the MMWR. The other options are incorrect: - The FDA (choice B) is responsible for regulating drug products, including vaccines, in the United States. However, they do not provide immunization updates through the MMWR. - The APhA immunization center (choice C) is a resource for pharmacists to access information and training related to immunizations, but they do not provide updates through the MMWR. - The Immunization Action Coalition (choice D) is a non-profit organization that works to increase immunization rates and prevent vaccine-preventable diseases. While they provide valuable resources and information on immunizations, they do not provide updates through the MMWR.