A mother calls the pediatrician's office and asks the nurse if she should bring the baby for scheduled immunizations. The baby has a clear nasal discharge and a little cough, and the mother thinks perhaps the baby should not get immunizations if he has a cold. The nurse's best response is:

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DMild illnesses like a cold are not usually contraindications for receiving immunizations. It's also common to proceed with immunizations if the child does not have a significant fever, indicating that the illness is not severe.

A Mother Calls the Pediatrician's Office and Asks the Nurse