N13 Maternal and Child Health AY 2021-2022 (Decoupled)

While newborns are not physiologically prepared to combat infections with their own immune system, they can handle and benefit from vaccinations if given at the earliest recommended age. 

Performance of skillful injection and vaccination techniques is one of the fundamental competencies you will always be using as a nurse. In this session, knowing what to say, do, and act to help manage pain during vaccine administration will be demonstrated.