A parent has brought his child to the public health clinic for vaccinations. After the inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) has been administered, the parent asks whether he should watch for any side effects
Which of the following is the nurse's best response? "A common adverse effect of inactivated poliovirus vaccine is the development of
a. a mild form of polio."
b. drowsiness and agitation."
c. a high-grade fever."
d. local soreness."
ANS: D
IPV has no serious adverse effects, but local soreness may occur.
Very rarely, OPV has caused a mild form of polio, but the scenario discusses IPV.
The development of drowsiness and agitation is more often associated with DTaP.
A low-grade fever is a possibility post IPV vaccine but a high-grade fever is not a common side effect.
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