The pediatric clinic has set a goal that 95% or more of the children attending the clinic will be fully immunized. To reach this goal, clinic nurses will teach the families that:
1. The benefits of immunizations outweigh the risks of communicable diseases.
2. Immunizations should be completed by the time the child starts school.
3. Once a child receives a vaccination, that individual has lifelong immunity against that disease.
4. Vaccinations are 100% safe.
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Rationale 1: The risks and benefits of vaccines far outweigh the risks from communicable diseases and resulting complications.
Rationale 2: The immunization schedule is not completed by the time the child starts school. Immunizations continue throughout the life of the individual.
Rationale 3: It is important that the families realize that to be fully protected, many vaccinations will need to be repeated at specified times.
Rationale 4: Vaccinations can cause illness or injury. No medication is 100% safe.
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