Question

A 9-month-old boy presents with a 2-day history of fever and irritability. He has no localising signs on examination. He is well hydrated, with temperature 38.5°C. According to the Australian Immunisation Handbook, which of the following is the most appropriate immunisation-related action?

Accepted Answer

Administer routine vaccines today even though he has a mild febrile illness

Answer

Defer all vaccinations until he has been afebrile for 1 week

Answer

Give paracetamol and advise that vaccinations are contraindicated with any fever

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Give half the normal vaccine dose to reduce adverse reactions

Answer

Advise permanent medical exemption from vaccines due to fever

Practice question

A 9-month-old boy presents with a 2-day history of fever and irritability. He has no localising signs on examination. He is well hydrated, with temperature 38.5°C. According to the Australian Immunisation Handbook, which of the following is the most appropriate immunisation-related action?