According to the "Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule, 2006," if a 14- year-old client has not yet had chicken pox, the recommended treatment with varicella vaccine involves:

a. one dose. c. two doses at least eight weeks apart.
b. two doses at least four weeks apart. d. three doses at least four weeks apart.


ANS: B

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A Incorrect: The child should receive two doses at least four weeks apart.
B Correct: This is the correct schedule.
C Incorrect: The child should receive two doses at least four weeks apart not eight weeks.
D Incorrect: The child should receive two doses at least four weeks apart.

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