Question

A 4-year-old child scheduled for elective surgery has not received any vaccines since 2 months of age. According to Canadian immunisation guidance, what is the most appropriate approach?

Accepted Answer

Restart the full immunisation series appropriate for age using catch-up schedules

Answer

Delay all vaccines until school age

Answer

Give only a single dose of tetanus vaccine

Answer

Vaccinate only against influenza

Answer

Avoid vaccination because of impending surgery

Practice question

A 4-year-old child scheduled for elective surgery has not received any vaccines since 2 months of age. According to Canadian immunisation guidance, what is the most appropriate approach?