Question 220 · LEK · Introduction
Which of the following are not contraindications for preventive vaccination in children?
1) neonatal jaundice;
2) dermatitis, eczema or a local skin infection;
3) aggravation of a chronic disease;
4) an unstable neurological condition of the child;
5) a moderate or a severe infection with a fever of > 38.5°C;
6) mild infections, an upper respiratory tract infection or diarrhoea with a body temperature of <38.5°C;
7) an anaphylactic reaction to food (e.g. nuts, milk) or to bee venom.
The correct answer is:
2) dermatitis, eczema or a local skin infection;
3) aggravation of a chronic disease;
4) an unstable neurological condition of the child;
5) a moderate or a severe infection with a fever of > 38.5°C;
6) mild infections, an upper respiratory tract infection or diarrhoea with a body temperature of <38.5°C;
7) an anaphylactic reaction to food (e.g. nuts, milk) or to bee venom.
The correct answer is:
- A. 2,3,6,7.
- B. 1,2,5,7.
- C. 1,2,3,6.
- D. 1,2,6,7.
- E. 2,3,4,6.
Hint
Separate genuine contraindications (acute moderate or severe illness, unstable conditions) from false ones that often delay vaccination unnecessarily.
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