A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a 2-month-old infant about immunizations. Which of the following statements by a guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Explanation & Rationale
A. "I should not feed my baby anything for 2 hours prior to an immunization." There are no dietary restrictions before routine infant vaccinations. Feeding is encouraged as usual, and breastfeeding may help soothe the infant after immunization. B. "My baby will receive the rotavirus immunization orally." The rotavirus vaccine is administered orally as a liquid, not as an injection. This vaccine helps protect against severe diarrheal illness caused by rotavirus. C. "I should expect my baby to have a high fever for 24 hours after an immunization." Mild fever and irritability are common side effects, but a high fever is not expected. Persistent or severe fever should be reported to a healthcare provider. D. "My baby will receive three doses of the meningococcal immunization before kindergarten." The meningococcal vaccine is not routinely given in infancy. It is typically administered at 11–12 years of age, with a booster at 16 years, unless the infant is at high risk due to certain medical conditions.