A mother calls the clinic to ask which immunizations her child, who has cystic fibrosis, can have at the next checkup. Which statement would be an appropriate response from the nurse?
1. "The immunization schedule will need to be altered.".
2. "Your child should not receive the Hepatitis series.".
3. "Your child should not receive the Polio vaccine.".
4. "Your child can receive all of the basic immunizations to help maintain immunity.".
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1. A child with cystic fibrosis can receive immunizations on the same schedule as any other child.
2. A child with cystic fibrosis should receive the Hepatitis series to help reduce the risk for contracting the disease.
3. The child can receive the vaccine because it is a basic immunization.
4. All basic immunizations should be given to a child with cystic fibrosis to maintain immunity.
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