Pertussis exposure with parents refusing prophylaxis
HIGH-YIELD
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Teaching point — how the wording changes the answer
A neonate exposed to pertussis needs antibiotic prophylaxis; pertussis is notifiable, so report to the public health unit (for contact tracing/PEP). If non-vaccinating parents persistently refuse and the infant remains at imminent risk, escalate to child protection.
Q96
2-week-old exposed to a 1-year-old with pertussis; non-vaccinating parents refuse antibiotics; what to do?
Key clue
Notifiable disease -> public health; escalate if risk persists
Show answer
Notify the public health unit; escalate to child protection if refusal persists