An eight-year-old patient fell off the monkey bars and is being seen to evaluate for a fractured arm. They have a laceration on their forearm from the playground equipment. The patient’s immunization record shows that the patient received a primary series of the pediatric diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccine, a primary series of oral poliovirus vaccine, and a DTaP booster at age five just before entering school. According to current immunization recommendations, what vaccine does the NP order for the patient? A booster of diphtheria and tetanus toxoids. A DTaP booster. A tetanus toxoid injection. No injection at this time.
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