A client who has been admitted to the hospital is asking about the vaccinations her new baby will need to have at birth. The nurse provides her with information about:

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Hepatitis B vaccine is typically given to newborns within the first 12 hours of birth to prevent transmission of the virus from infected mothers to their infants. MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), Rotavirus, and Pertussis vaccines are not typically given at birth.

A Client Who Has Been Admitted to the Hospital Is