Deborah Little is a 22-year-old mother of 6-month-old twin girls. She has brought the girls into the pediatric clinic for well-child checkups and immunizations. She is questioning the need for the immunizations, stating that she does not understand why some require multiple doses. She states that she is concerned that "all of these shots will be traumatic for the girls."
- Discuss the difference between vaccines and toxoids, including the reason that booster doses are necessary.
- Describe strategies to increase the likelihood that Ms. Little will complete the required immunizations for her daughters.