As part of the health history of a 6-year-old boy at a clinic for a sports physical,the nurse reviews his immunization record and notes that his last MMR (measles-mumps-rubella)vaccination was at 15 months of age.What recommendation should the nurse make?

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Because of recent outbreaks of measles across the United States,the American Academy of Pediatrics (2006)recommends two doses of the MMR vaccine,one at 12 to 15 months of age and one at age 4 to 6 years.

As Part of the Health History of a 6-Year-Old Boy