Module 02: Child and Adolescent Health (Assessment)
A 4 week old baby is due for her second Hepatitis B vaccine dose. However, you note that the baby is mildly jaundiced. What would be the most appropriate step to take next?
A. Immunisation is not required as the baby may already have developed hepatitis
B. Defer the immunisation until the jaundice settles.
C. Screen for the Hepatitis B virus and only proceed with immunisation if the results are negative.
D. Give the hepatitis B vaccine and arrange for investigation of the jaundice.
E. Proceed with the vaccination but also give the Hepatitis B immunoglobulin at another site.
A 4 week old baby is due for her second Hepatitis B vaccine dose. However, you note that the baby is mildly jaundiced. What would be the most appropriate step to take next?
A. Immunisation is not required as the baby may already have developed hepatitis
B. Defer the immunisation until the jaundice settles.
C. Screen for the Hepatitis B virus and only proceed with immunisation if the results are negative.
D. Give the hepatitis B vaccine and arrange for investigation of the jaundice.
E. Proceed with the vaccination but also give the Hepatitis B immunoglobulin at another site.