A mother brings a 15-month-old child to the clinic for a routine health maintenance visit. Which immunization should the nurse prepare to administer to this child?
A) MMR
B) Rinne test
C) Oral polio
D) Hepatitis A
A
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The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is administered at either the 12-month or 15-month visit. Rinne test is not an immunization but rather a test for hearing. The oral polio vaccination is not listed as an immunization needed for toddlers. Hepatitis A vaccination is given at either the 12-month or 18-month visit.
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