A 20-year-old female nursing student has never been exposed to measles, mumps, or rubella, or received a vaccine; her last tetanus immunization was 4 years ago; and she received the tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccines as a child
She has never been vaccinated or exposed to varicella, human papillomavirus (HPV), or hepatitis. According to the recommended immunizations for adults, which immunizations should the nurse recommend the student receive at this time?
: Select all that apply.
1. measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
2. hepatitis B
3. HPV
4. influenza
5. tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
MMR is recommended for those entering college. Hepatitis B is recommended for those in the healthcare field. HPV is recommended for females under age 26. Influenza vaccination is recommended annually for all adults. The student had a tetanus immunization 4 years ago, and the recommendation is for a booster every 10 years; she was vaccinated as a child.
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