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Immunization catch-up — ABFM Board MCQ

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EasyPediatrics and adolescent medicineImmunization catch-upABFM Board

A 12-year-old boy new to the practice has incomplete vaccination records. His parent is unsure which vaccines he received. He is healthy and has no contraindications. Which of the following would you advise this patient?

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Correct answer: EUse the CDC catch-up schedule without restarting completed series

CDC schedules advise administering recommended vaccines when records are incomplete; extended intervals do not require restarting a series.

Reference: CDC Immunization Schedules: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/imz-schedules/adult-notes.html