Family Nurse Practitioner Exam

If a sexually active 14-year-old female needs immunizations, which combination is recommended?

1. Td and hepatitis B

2. HPV and varicella

3. MMR and Td

4. Pneumococcal and hepatitis A

The correct answer is: Td and hepatitis B

The recommended immunization combination for a sexually active 14-year-old female includes the Td (tetanus, diphtheria) and hepatitis B vaccines. The Td vaccine is important for adolescents as it provides protection against these serious diseases and is typically administered every ten years after the initial series. Hepatitis B vaccination is crucial for sexually active individuals because it can prevent liver infection and long-term complications associated with hepatitis B virus infection. While other vaccines listed, such as HPV (Human Papillomavirus), also play a vital role in sexual health by preventing certain cancers and sexually transmitted infections, the combination that most directly addresses immediate vaccination recommendations for sexually active individuals includes Td and hepatitis B. HPV vaccine is indeed recommended for preteens and adolescents, ideally before they become sexually active, but it is not included in the answer that was selected. Understanding the importance of these immunizations helps reinforce the need for appropriate preventive care among adolescents, particularly those who are sexually active.