The nurse prepares the second diphtheria, tetanus toxoid, and acellular pertussis (DTaP) and second inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) immunization injections for an infant who is 4 months old
Provided that a separate injection site is used for all injections, the nurse also may give which of the following immunizations during the same well-child appointment? 1. Varicella
2. Influenza
3. Measles, mumps, and rubella
4. Haemophilus influenza type B
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Rationale:
1. Varicella (Var) is given at 12–18 months or any time up to 12 years for one dose; for 13 years and older, two doses are given, 4–8 weeks apart.
2. Influenza vaccine may be given yearly to infants after 6 months.
3. Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is given at 12–15 months and 4–6 years of age (two doses).
4. Haemophilus influenza type B (HIB) vaccine is given at 2, 4, 6, and 12–15 months of age (four doses).
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