What is the best response to a parent of a 2-month-old infant who asks when the infant should first receive the measles vaccine?
a. "Your baby can get the measles vaccine now."
b. "The first dose is given any time after the first birthday."
c. "She should be vaccinated between 4 and 6 years of age."
d. "This vaccine is administered when the child is 11 years old."
B
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A Some immunizations are initiated at 2 months of age, but not the measles
vaccine.
B The first measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine is recommended routinely at
1 year of age.
C The second dose of MMR is recommended at 4 to 6 years of age.
D Children should receive their second MMR dose no later than 11 to 12 years of
age.
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