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IPV (4)
Dtap (5)
MMR (2)
Varicella (2)
+flu

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The question refers to routine vaccinations, including IPV (polio), DtaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis), MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Varicella (chickenpox), and the flu vaccine. These are crucial in preventing serious viral diseases.

Step-by-step explanation:

The acronyms listed refer to various vaccines that are commonly administered to children and adults:

  • IPV (Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine) is used to protect against polio.
  • DtaP stands for Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine, which protects against these three infections. The number (5) indicates it's the fifth dose typically given to children.
  • MMR stands for Measles, mumps, rubella vaccine. The number (2) indicates this would be the second dose of the vaccine.
  • Varicella (2) vaccine, which protects against chickenpox, also indicated by the second dose number.
  • The "+flu" likely refers to annual influenza vaccinations, which protect against various strains of the flu virus including Influenza A and B.

These vaccines are part of routine immunizations to prevent viral diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella, polio, hepatitis, pneumonia, and influenza.

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