Question

A nursing student is assigned to help administer immunizations to children in a clinic. The nursing instructor asks the student about the contraindications to receiving an immunization. Immunization is contraindicated in the presence of which condition?

a) Mild upper respiratory infection
b) Allergy to eggs
c) History of anaphylactic reaction to a previous vaccine
d) Low-grade fever

Answer 1

Immunization is contraindicated in the presence of a history of anaphylactic reaction to a previous vaccine.

Step-by-step explanation:

The presence of a history of anaphylactic reaction to a previous vaccine is a contraindication to receiving an immunization. An anaphylactic reaction is a severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening and is characterized by symptoms such as difficulty breathing, hives, and swelling. Administering an immunization to an individual with a history of anaphylaxis can potentially trigger a similar reaction, so it is important to avoid immunization in such cases.