Mod - Volunteer Opportunities and International Vaccine Programs

1) Which of the following is a non-governmental organization that participates in disaster relief efforts?

Public Health Department

World Health Organization

Red Cross

Medical Reserve Corps

Red Cross

2) Which of the following issues affecting international access to vaccines is best aligned to efforts by pharmacist volunteers?

Poor infrastructure

Suboptimal levels of health care providers

Comments: Because there is a shortage of health care professionals internationally, pharmacists who volunteer can help fill gaps in access to vaccines by volunteering overseas.

Lack of clean drinking water

Unstable governments

Suboptimal levels of health care providers

Comments: Because there is a shortage of health care professionals internationally, pharmacists who volunteer can help fill gaps in access to vaccines by volunteering overseas.

3) Which of the following is a law or program that may grant immunity from civil liability during emergencies for covered activities?

Immunization Action Coalition

U.S. Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act

NABP emergency passport

Medical Reserve Corps

U.S. Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act

4) Which of the following is a government-run volunteer organization for medical and public health professionals?

Immunization Action Coalition

Medical Reserve

Corps

Peace Corps

National Guard

Medical Reserve

Corps

5) Which of the following best describes a public health department?

A volunteer-led organization that aims to improve vaccination rates.

A department within a pharmacy's corporate office that focuses on population health.

An international organization that provides resources for pharmacists in multiple countries.

A department which helps prevent the start and spread of disease.

A department which helps prevent the start and spread of disease.