A 2-Month-Old Infant Is Scheduled for Immunizations

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Essay

A 2-month-old infant is scheduled for immunizations. Which ones should the child receive and how should they be administered? The baby's father asks whether the vaccines will make his daughter sick. What can you tell him about the typical side effects of these vaccinations?

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Definitions:

Ethylene Glycol

A toxic, colorless liquid used as antifreeze in cooling and heating systems.

Carbon Atoms

The chemical element with atomic number 6, forming the basis of organic life with its ability to form stable, complex molecules.

Secondary Amine

An organic compound where two alkyl or aryl groups are attached to the same nitrogen atom, not including the hydrogen.