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You are rotating in the newborn nursery

Resources

• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

• Bright Futures

• CDC growth charts

• CDC Vaccines & Immunizations

Answer each of the following case scenario questions:

Case # 1

You are rotating in the newborn nursery. Your next admission is a term newborn born at 3.5 kg, and all maternal labs are negative. The infant's exam is normal.

1. What vaccine(s) should she receive and why?

2. What would you do if the mother tested positive for Hepatitis B?

3. What would you do if the mother's Hepatitis B status was unknown?

Hint
Management"Hepatitis B: It is a serious liver infection which is caused by the hepatitis B virus that is easily preventable by a vaccine.Also, the disease is most commonly spread by exposure to the infected bodily fluids. It's symptoms are variable and include yellowing of the eyes, abdominal pain and also dark urine."...
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