The clinic nurse is reviewing the immunization guidelines for hepatitis B. Which are true of the guidelines for this vaccine? (Select all that apply.)
a. The hepatitis B vaccination series should be begun at birth.
b. The adolescent not vaccinated at birth does not have a need to be vaccinated.
c. Any child not vaccinated at birth should receive two doses at least 4 months apart.
d. An unimmunized 10-year-old child should receive three doses administered 4 weeks apart.
ANS: A, D
Current immunization guidelines for hepatitis B vaccination recommend beginning the hepatitis B vaccine series at birth or, in unimmunized children, as soon as possible. Children younger than 11 years of age may be vaccinated with a three-dose series, administered 4 weeks apart. Children 11 years and older may receive the two-dose adult formulation given at least 4 months apart.
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