A 2-week-old infant is brought to a family practice office for a scheduled visit. The parents appear anxious, as this is their first child. They express multiple concerns to the nurse about their son's sleep patterns, feeding, and crying. The RN provides empathetic listening and education to calm their fears, and they are receptive to the teaching. When the RN discusses vaccination with the parents, they refuse to vaccinate their son because they have heard vaccines can cause autism in children.
-The parents are concerned when they hear that vaccines consist of whole microbes,even if they have been inactivated.They state that they do not want whole bacteria being put into their son.What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

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Currently available vaccines do not contain whole bacteria, as they either contain inactivated microbes or pieces of the microbe that stimulate the immune system without causing illness. It is important to provide accurate information to the parents to alleviate their concerns and ensure that they make an informed decision about their child's healthcare.

A 2-Week-Old Infant Is Brought to a Family Practice Office