A 13-month-old child is due routine immunisations but has a mild upper respiratory tract infection with low-grade fever (37.7°C) and is otherwise well...

Question

A 13-month-old child is due routine immunisations but has a mild upper respiratory tract infection with low-grade fever (37.7°C) and is otherwise well. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Proceed with routine vaccinations as planned

Answer

Postpone all vaccinations for 1 month

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Avoid live vaccines only

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Vaccinate only if afebrile

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Defer until antibiotics are prescribed

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Vaccination with minor illness

A 13-month-old child is due routine immunisations but has a mild upper respiratory tract infection with low-grade fever (37.7°C) and is otherwise well. What is the most appropriate action?