Question 01

Why might Aicha's parents be concerned?
They do not understand the letter’s contents
Other family members may catch the illness
Fatima’s unborn child may be affected
Aicha’s immunisation records are incomplete
All of the above
None of the above
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Explanation

Aicha's parents may be concerned because of their understanding of the letter. Therefore we first need to clarify the history of the presenting illness and their understanding of the letter.

Question 02

What is the current recommended Australian Immunisation schedule for rubella?
2, 4 and 6 months
12 months
12 months and 4 years
14 years (for females)
18 months and 14 years
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Explanation

The last change to the recommendations regarding rubella vaccination in Australia was in 1998.

"The Australian Measles Control Campaign took place between July and December 1998. It was conducted when the age for the second dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine was lowered from 10-16 years to 4-5 years (prior to school entry) and was accompanied by a major media programme."

References

pg.297 of Gilbert GL, Escott RG, Gidding HF, Turnbull FM, Heath TC, McIntyre PB, et al. Impact of the Australian Measles Control Campaign on immunity to measles and rubella. Epidemiol Infect 2001;127:297-303.

Australian Immunisation Handbook

Australian immunization schedule
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