Mr. and Mrs. Abbott arrive in the office where you work with their 4-monthold infant, Samantha, for her check-up. She is scheduled to receive the followng immunizations today: DTaP, Hib, PCV, and IPV....

Mr. and Mrs. Abbott arrive in the office where you work with their 4-monthold infant, Samantha, for her check-up. She is scheduled to receive the followng immunizations today: DTaP, Hib, PCV, and IPV. Samantha’s “I don’t think these immunizations are necessary. Don’t these shots usually make children sick?” As first-time parents, Mr. and Mrs. Abbott are new to the experience of childhood immunizations and require careful teaching. While obtaining her history, you find that 4-month-old Samantha has been doing well and is in the 90th percentile for height and 89th percentile for weight. She has achieved the developmental milestones for her age and is bright and interacts well with her environment.

1. What information should be obtained from the Abbotts about Samantha’s first response to immunization?

2. Why is it important to discuss the potential adverse effects of vaccines with Samantha’s parents?

3. What educational information should be given to the Abbotts?