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

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The infant should still receive the scheduled vaccinations as there is no contraindication for administering vaccines to an infant who has been exposed to someone with the flu. However, the nurse can advise the mother to monitor the infant for any signs of flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough, and fatigue.

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