Parents are in the pediatric clinic with their infant for a 1-month checkup. Which assessment question regarding immunizations should the nurse ask the infant's parents?
1. "Did your baby receive the influenza vaccine prior to hospital discharge?"
2. "Did your baby receive the hepatitis B vaccine prior to hospital discharge?"
3. "Did your baby receive the rubella vaccine prior to hospital discharge?"
4. "Did your baby receive the rotavirus vaccine prior to hospital discharge?"
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Explanation:
1. The influenza vaccine is not administered at birth.
2. Hepatitis B is given routinely at birth.
3. The rubella vaccine is not administered at birth.
4. The rotavirus vaccine is not administered at birth.
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