The mother of a 12-month old child tells the nurse that the child never received the hepatitis B vaccine, but she
would like to consider this option now. Which response from the nurse is accurate?
A. "This usually starts at birth; it is too late to start it now."
B. "We must first check his antigen levels before giving the vaccine."
C. "He can have the vaccine, but he must wait until he is at least 24 months."
D. "We can start the series whenever you are ready."
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