Ms. Townsend (42 year old, female) is in the office for an appointment and you notice she is behind on her vaccinations and health screenings. Her medical record shows that she has not received any of her Hepatitis B vaccination (three doses), and has not received a pneumococcal vaccine. She also has not had a pap smear in more than five years, and she has a family history of breast cancer but has never had a mammogram. 

What is a plan for catching the patient up on her vaccinations and health screens? 

What if the patient does not agree or refuses?

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1 The hepatitis B vaccine is usually given as a threedose series on a 0 1 and 6month schedule for adults Since Ms Townsend has not received her doses she should start the series as soon as possible an... View the full answer