Question

the parent of an 11-month-old child calls the pediatric outpatient clinic and tells the nurse that the child was exposed to measles 2 days ago during a family trip to a theme park. What is the best response by the nurse?1. Bring the baby into the clinic for the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine2. Check the baby's temperature twice a day3. Do not allow the child to have contact with other children4. Does your child have a fever or rash?

Answer 1

Answer:

1.- Bring the baby into the clinic for the MMR vaccine

Explanation:

Since measles is an illness that can be transmitted by physical contact, could be the possibility that the child can get the illness.

The vaccine for measles need to apply in babies among 12 and 15 months and then again at 6 years old. As a prevention another recommendation will be to check baby´s temperature, because remember that one of the symptom is fever and rash. Also not to allow the baby to be in contact with another children. Also in the family will be necessary to check vaccines in all the members to avoid infection.

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