Epilepsy Is Brought To in Pediatrics — 4yo Child | Pediatric Infectious | SMLE Q#1234
SMLE Question #1234
Pediatrics
Pediatric Infectious
Objective: OBJ-113
Last updated: February 2026
A 4-year-old boy with epilepsy is brought to the clinic for scheduled childhood vaccination. He has been taking valproate for 8 months and has had no seizures during this period. His development is normal. There is no history of primary immunodeficiency, malignancy, organ transplant, or chronic high-dose systemic corticosteroid use. His parents ask whether any vaccines should be withheld because of epilepsy or antiseizure medication. What is the most appropriate recommendation regarding his vaccination schedule?
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