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What is the recommended action if a child has a mild to moderate local reaction to a previous vaccine injection?
What is the recommended action if a child has a mild to moderate local reaction to a previous vaccine injection?
- Immunize the child (correct)
- Defer the vaccination
- Consult a doctor
- Administer antibiotics
What is the recommended action if a child has recently received intravenous gammaglobulin (IVIG) or varicella immune globulin (VZIG)?
What is the recommended action if a child has recently received intravenous gammaglobulin (IVIG) or varicella immune globulin (VZIG)?
- Administer antibiotics
- Immunize the child immediately
- Delay MMR vaccine for three to 10 months (correct)
- Defer vaccination
What should be done if a child has a family history of sudden infant death syndrome?
What should be done if a child has a family history of sudden infant death syndrome?
- Administer antibiotics
- Immunize the child except for influenza vaccine (correct)
- Consult a doctor
- Defer vaccination
What should be done if a child has a fever of 40.5°C or higher after the first dose of DTP or DtaP?
What should be done if a child has a fever of 40.5°C or higher after the first dose of DTP or DtaP?
What is the recommended action if a child has a family history of allergy to Penicillin?
What is the recommended action if a child has a family history of allergy to Penicillin?
What is the recommended action if a child has a personal history of Haemophilus influenzae type b disease?
What is the recommended action if a child has a personal history of Haemophilus influenzae type b disease?
What is the contraindication for the vaccine that contains Baker's yeast?
What is the contraindication for the vaccine that contains Baker's yeast?
What is the contraindication for vaccines that contain Neomycin?
What is the contraindication for vaccines that contain Neomycin?
What is the precaution for a recipient with congenital immunodeficiency?
What is the precaution for a recipient with congenital immunodeficiency?
What is the contraindication for a patient who is immunosuppressed, such as a patient with HIV?
What is the contraindication for a patient who is immunosuppressed, such as a patient with HIV?
What is the reason for deferring MMR, varicella vaccine, BCG vaccine and OPV in certain situations?
What is the reason for deferring MMR, varicella vaccine, BCG vaccine and OPV in certain situations?
What is the reason for not recommending OPV use in Canada?
What is the reason for not recommending OPV use in Canada?
