A mother brings her 4-month-old infant in for a routine checkup and vaccinations.The mother reports that the 4-month-old was exposed to a brother who has the flu.In this case,the nurse will:

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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants receive their vaccinations as scheduled even if they have been exposed to someone with the flu. The only exception would be if the infant is currently sick with a fever or other illness, in which case the vaccinations may be postponed until the infant has recovered.

A Mother Brings Her 4-Month-Old Infant in for a Routine