The Parent of a Child Receiving the Polio Vaccine Wants

question 16

Multiple Choice

The parent of a child receiving the polio vaccine wants to know why the oral polio vaccine (OPV) is not given. The nurse will explain to this parent that the oral preparation:

• A) can cause paralytic poliomyelitis.
• B) contains antigens that increase allergic reactions.
• C) is less effective than the IPV.
• D) is more expensive to administer.

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