Question

A 6-year-old First Nations boy living in a rural community presents with a chronic cough lasting 6 weeks following pertussis infection in classmates. His immunisations are incomplete, and his parents are uncertain about vaccines. According to NACI and Truth and Reconciliation principles, what is the best next step?

Accepted Answer

Provide culturally sensitive counselling about vaccines, review his immunisation record, and offer catch-up immunisation including pertussis-containing vaccine

Answer

Refuse to see the child unless parents agree to full immunisation

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Report the family to child protective services for neglect

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Avoid discussing vaccines to maintain rapport

Answer

Provide antibiotics for chronic cough and ignore immunisation status

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