Micah has come for his pre-kindergarten checkup at the pediatric clinic. His mother reports that Micah is behind on his immunizations because of issues with extreme prematurity. She also reports that Micah had chicken pox three months ago
The nurse knows that Micah will have which type of immunity toward the Varicella-zoster virus? 1. Vaccine-induced immunity
2. Natural active immunity
3. Passive active immunity
4. None of the above
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1. The varicella-zoster vaccine was not given in order to produce immunity.
2. Since the child had the disease, the body is now immune to the disease.
3. The child did not receive immunity from his mother.
4. At least one of the above is correct.
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