The pediatric nurse practitioner provides primary care for a 30-month-old child who has sickle cell anemia who has had one dose of 23-valent pneumococcal vaccine. Which is an appropriate action for health maintenance in this child?

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Children with sickle cell anemia are at increased risk for infections, including those caused by Neisseria meningitidis. Administering an initial meningococcal vaccine is appropriate for health maintenance to help protect against meningococcal disease.

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Provides Primary Care for a 30-Month-Old