The parents of a newborn infant state,"We will probably not have our baby immunized because we are concerned about the risks." What is the nurse's best response?

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Although immunizations have been documented to have a negative effect in a small number of cases,an unimmunized infant is at greater risk for development of complications from childhood diseases than from the vaccines.Plus children who get ill from communicable diseases are a threat to those who are immunocompromised.Telling parents they should think about a decision does not give them any information to consider.Of course the parents have the final decision,but the nurse needs to educate them on the risks of that decision.The parents will not be reported to the health department.

The Parents of a Newborn Infant State,"We Will Probably Not