Which vaccines should the nurse prepare to administer to a 6-month-old infant during a scheduled well-child visit? Select all that apply
1. DTaP vaccine
2. Hib vaccine
3. HPV4 vaccine
4. MMR vaccine
5. PCV13 vaccine
1, 2, 5
Explanation:
1. The DTap vaccine is appropriate for the nurse to administer to a 6-month-old infant during a scheduled well-child visit.
2. The Hib vaccine is appropriate for the nurse to administer to a 6-month-old infant during a scheduled well-child visit.
3. The HPV4 vaccine is not appropriate to administer to a 6-month-old infant during a scheduled well-child visit. This vaccine is not administered until a child is 11 to 12 years of age.
4. The MMR vaccine is not appropriate to administer to a 6-month-old infant during a scheduled well-child visit. This vaccine is not administered until a child is 12 to 15 months of age.
5. The PCV13 vaccine is appropriate for the nurse to administer to a 6-month-old infant during a scheduled well-child visit.
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