A child misses an immunization visit in the Pakistan EPI programme. What should the nurse do?
Correct answer: C. Review the record and provide due vaccines according to the schedule
- A. Restart the entire vaccination series
- B. Give only vitamin supplements at the next visit
- C. Review the record and provide due vaccines according to the schedule
- D. Wait until the child reaches the next age milestone
Explanation
A child who misses a vaccination should be assessed from the immunization record and given the vaccines due under the current schedule. Routine vaccine series generally do not need to be restarted because of a delayed visit.
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