Health PromotionQuestion 38 of 120
A nurse is providing immunization teaching. Which vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine that is contraindicated during pregnancy?
a.Inactivated influenza vaccine
b.Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine
c.Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine
d.Hepatitis B vaccine
Explanation
MMR is a live attenuated vaccine and is contraindicated during pregnancy. Inactivated influenza and Tdap are recommended in pregnancy to protect the mother and infant.
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