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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Neonatal

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A 25-year-old mother with a 6-month-old baby asks the nurse if her son should receive the Hepatitis A vaccine. What is the best response of the nurse?
  1. “No. The Hepatitis A vaccine is given to those who are sexually active.”
  2. “No. Hepatitis A is given to those who work with contaminated blood specimens.”
  3. “Yes. Children who are 6 months of age must receive the vaccine.”
  4. “No. The Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended at ages 12 months or 24 months.”
Explanation
Answer - D - The Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended at 12 months of age or 24 months of age. It is also recommended for individuals who are travelling outside the country. The Hepatitis B vaccine is given to newborn babies during birth and to individuals who are working with contaminated specimens. Children receive the DTaP at 18 months.
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