A patient comes into the clinic with complaints of a cold. He is also there for a flu shot. Which represents the reason a flu shot is not recommended in this case?
a. Active infection is present.
b. WBCs are too low.
c. CBCs are high.
d. Susceptibility is down.
ANS: A
The best policy is that immunizations should not be given to patients with active infection, severe febrile illness, or history of a serious side effect from previous vaccinations.
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