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    Ati nurs 213 paediatric proctored exam

    Which immunization will help to prevent epiglottitis in children?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Palivizumab is used for RSV prevention, not epiglottitis. B. The influenza vaccine prevents flu, not Haemophilus influenzae infections. C. The Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine is specifically targeted to prevent infections by Haemophilus influenzae, a primary cause of epiglottitis. D. The pneumococcal vaccine targets Streptococcus pneumoniae, not Haemophilus influenzae.

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