As part of the health history of a 6-year-old boy at a clinic for a sports physical examination, the nurse reviews his immunization record and notes that his last measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination was at 15 months of age. What recommendation should
the nurse make?
a.
No further MMR immunizations are needed.
b.
MMR vaccination needs to be repeated at 4 to 6 years of age.
c.
MMR immunization needs to be repeated every 4 years until age 21 years.
d.
A recommendation cannot be made until the physician is consulted.
ANS: B
Because of recent outbreaks of measles across the United States, the American Academy of Pediatrics (2006) recommends two doses of the MMR vaccine, one at 12 to 15 months of age and one at age 4 to 6 years.
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