A mother brings her 18-month-old child into the clinic for a well-baby check-up. A nurse will administer measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (MMR) to the child. What dosage will the nurse administer?
A) 1.0 mL subcutaneously
B) 0.75 mL subcutaneously
C) 0.5 mL subcutaneously
D) 0.25 mL subcutaneously
C
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The nurse will administer 0.5 mL. This is the recommended dose for adults and children older than 15 months of age.
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