I'm a med surg nurse with no peds experience. I'm learning things I never thought I would! I have been reviewing immunization records for a day care. My question is regarding the HIB vaccine. When I check sources on how many doses a child is to receive, it says it depends on the brand used by the health care practitioner. Of course, none of that info is on the record I get, just the date. I have sent several children to get another dose of the HIB only to be told they don't need it.
I have no communication with the parents or the health care providers. I report my findings to the director and she takes it from there. She agrees this is a concern.
This day care is in a very poor area and health care can be received from many different places. Has any one else had this problem or concern?
I love my HS kids. They may be a little manipulative and need some educating on coping skills (oh the drama), but I love them. I still get lots of hugs, I can joke with them on a more adult (yet appropriate) level that they can understand and relate to, they are fairly independent... I just love it. I think it all depends on personality of the nurse, I guess. Just today I received a cute drawing from a student. ?
BUT YES, vaccines pretty much being UTD upon entry is ahhhhmazezazing.
CanIcallmymom, BSN, RN
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I love my HS kids. They may be a little manipulative and need some educating on coping skills (oh the drama), but I love them. I still get lots of hugs, I can joke with them on a more adult (yet appropriate) level that they can understand and relate to, they are fairly independent... I just love it. I think it all depends on personality of the nurse, I guess. Just today I received a cute drawing from a student. ?
BUT YES, vaccines pretty much being UTD upon entry is ahhhhmazezazing.