Childhood Infections and Immunizations · NCLEX Exam

What approach aligns with immunization best practice for a 12-month-old child with no prior immunizations?

  1. Vaccinate only at age 2 when the child starts school
  2. Begin catch-up immunisation now per age-appropriate schedule
  3. Skip vaccines entirely since the child is past the usual age
  4. Wait until the child turns 5 and give all vaccines at once
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Correct answer: Begin catch-up immunisation now per age-appropriate schedule

Catch-up immunization should be initiated immediately according to the age-appropriate schedule for protection against vaccine-preventable diseases.

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