Nursing-Immunization Provider

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Nursing-Immunization Provider
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Answer 1:
The provided case study is about a 5-year old child, Mia whose parents Albert and Rose are
separated. Albert is keen on administering Mia with the outstanding vaccine dosages. But
Mia’s mother, Rose is reluctant in permitting completion of the outstanding dosages of
vaccines for her daughter since she is very anxious regarding the allergic reactions as well as
the adverse effects that may come in the way post the vaccination session. The concern of
Albert is justified with respect to his aboriginal heritage in which immunization coverage can
add up to a percentage of 72%. It is also evident that Albert is concerned about the outbreak
of pertussis in his locality and he is aware that Mia is at high risk of acquiring the disease if
she is not immediately vaccinated. Albert also wants Mia to be vaccinated against the
influenza virus based on his aboriginal background Mia is prone to get infected with
influenza. There is another rationale for Albert’s request for immunization is the risk of the
new born to be exposed to the diseases that can be prevented through vaccinating and
immunizing considering the Pertussis breakout. This scenario has seemingly evoked an
ethical dilemma. It is stated in the Australian Legislation on Children’s rights that the
decision taken regarding the consent or refusal of the treatment for their child should be for
the best interest of the child (Omer, Betsch and Leask, 2019). The decision in regards to the
concerns like medical prescription, vaccination or splint of a fractured bone or similar
instances. It is to be noted that these decisions aid in promoting the physical health of the
child and exploits the best interest in their regards (Dalton-Brown, 2018). Additionally,
Australian Legislation in relation the children’s right claims that in consideration of the
separated parents, the consent of the parent bearing the custody of the child that is, the parent
with whom the child is living at present and at the time of the medical urgency is considered
for the treatment of the child (Attwell et al., 2018). It is further stated that with reference to
the case of separated parents, it is important to keep the other custodial pare informed and

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updated about the medical procedure that should be undertaken by their child in course of the
treatment procedure (Jeffery, 2015).
The case study of Mia shows similar concerns of Albert in order to get his daughter
immunized to prevent the occurrence of disease in her and this is the best fit choice for Mia
and would promote her physical health. It should also be noted that the immunization of Mia
will directly impact the safety of the new born baby. Thus, based on the legislation the
process of immunization for Mia can be proceeded with, without the consent of her mother,
Rose. This process will not violate the laws with respect to the Australian Legislation for
children’s right (Yang and Studdert, 2017).
Answer 2:
Rose is the biological mother of Mia, who is worried about the adverse effects and the
allergic reactions that might occur after the immunization. This is the reason for her to not
give consent for the vaccination of Mia. It should be noted that vaccine hesitancy can be
considered as a primary problem in the reference to Australian context (Chow et al., 2017). It
should be considered that immunising Mia against the diseases Pertussis and Influenza is
crucial with respect to the fact of her being unaffected by the diseases. Administering the
vaccinations which she had missed post 18 months ensures that she will not acquire the
preventable diseases for which she has been vaccinated. A counselling session for Rose
should be arranged and she should be educated about the urgency to get Mia vaccinated and
the rationale for the vaccination. A communication strategy would aid in imparting an
efficacious health education and ensures that the awareness regarding the total vaccination
coverage for the indigenous community (Rozbroj, Lyons and Lucke, 2019) should also be
explained to Rose. Rose should be educated about the Pertussis outbreak in the community
where Mia resides and the risk of Mia in acquiring the disease if she is not administered with