Severe, acute illness: e.g., infection with fever > 38.5ยฐC (> 101.3ยฐF) is a contraindication for immunizations. Although this pt has a mild illness, her temp remains at 100F
Key idea: Premature infants receive immunizations based on chronologic age (age since birth), with key exception being that they do not receive hepatitis B vaccine until they are at least 2 kg in weight
Key idea: Children with low-grade fever (<101 F) or mild illness (cold, runny nose, otitis media, mild diarrhea) can still get vaccines
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Severe, acute illness: e.g., infection with fever > 38.5ยฐC (> 101.3ยฐF) is a contraindication for immunizations. Although this pt has a mild illness, her temp remains at 100F