Four 6-month-old children arrive at the clinic for diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus immunization. Which child can safely receive the immunization at this time?
the child who experienced a seizure after the last immunization
the child who experienced a life-threatening allergic reaction after the last immunization
the child with a temperature of 102°F
Number 1 is correct.
A child with minor illness, such as a runny nose, may be vaccinated. The child who experienced a seizure after the last immunization should not get another dose of pertussis vaccine but may get the diphtheria and tetanus vaccine. A child who experienced a life-threatening allergic reaction after the last immunization should not get another dose. The child who has a high temperature should wait until he recovers before getting the immunization.
