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22 yo M evaluated during a pre-employment examination. Pt is starting a new job as a registered nurse. What is the most appropriate vaccination strategy for this health care worker?

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The most appropriate vaccination strategy for a 22-year-old male registered nurse starting a new job is to comply with pre-employment requirements and follow CDC recommendations for healthcare workers.

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The most appropriate vaccination strategy for a 22-year-old male starting a new job as a registered nurse would be to comply with the pre-employment requirements set by the employer and follow the recommendations of the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) for healthcare workers. This would generally involve getting vaccinated against diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), influenza, hepatitis B, and other communicable diseases that pose a risk in a healthcare setting.

For example, the employer may require documentation of previous immunizations or may request laboratory tests to check the immunity status. A healthcare worker might need to provide evidence of their immunization or go through revaccination if necessary.

Being up to date with vaccinations is important not only to protect the individual healthcare worker but also to prevent the spread of diseases to vulnerable patients, colleagues, and their families.

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