A Parent Is Concerned About Vaccine Adverse Reactions

question 11

Multiple Choice

A parent is concerned about vaccine adverse reactions. Based on an Institute of
Medicine report, what will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner tell the parent?

• A) Administering multiple vaccines may trigger the development of type 1 diabetes.
• B) The MMR may be linked to febrile seizures in immunocompromised children.
• C) There is some risk of CNS disorders associated with the hepatitis B vaccine.
• D) Vaccines containing thimerosol are linked to pervasive developmental disorders.

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