The nurse is preparing to administer rotavirus vaccine to a 4-month-old infant. The nurse notes that the infant received Rotarix vaccine at 2 months of age. The nurse will plan to administer
a. Rotarix today.
b. Rotarix today and again at age 6 months.
c. Rota Teq today.
d. Rota Teq today and again at age 6 months.
ANS: A
Patients receiving Rotarix receive 2 doses at age 2 and 4 months only.
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