The mother of a newborn is learning about immunization schedules. The nurse tells this mother her child will ideally receive the immunization for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) on what schedule?
A) 2 months, 4 months, between 6 and 18 months, and between 4 and 6 years
B) 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, and between 12 and 15 months
C) Between 12 and 15 months and between 4 and 6 years
D) Between 24 months and 18 years of age
C
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The recommended schedule for the MMR is the first dose between 12 and 15 months and the second dose between 4 and 6 years. The schedule for inactivated poliovirus is 2 and 4 months, between 6 and 18 months, and between 4 and 6 years. Immunization for Haemophilus influenzae is 2, 4, and 6 months and between 12 and 15 months. The schedule for hepatitis A is between 24 months and 18 years of age.
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