A parent brings a 5-year-old child to a vaccination clinic to prepare for school entry. The nurse notes that the child has not had any vaccinations since 4 months of age. To determine the current evidence for best practices for scheduling missed vaccinations the nurse should:
a) Ask the primary care provider.
b) Check the website at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
c) Read the vaccine manufacturer's insert.
d) Contact the pharmacist.
Answer: b) Check the website at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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