The nurse is preparing to administer immunizations at a well-child clinic. Which method of administration will the nurse implement?
a. DTaP subcutaneously
b. Hib vaccine prepared in a separate syringe
c. Varicella intramuscularly
d. Varicella 1 week after the MMR vaccine
ANS: B
Hib vaccine must be given in a separate syringe from other vaccines administered at the same time.
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