A nurse in an influenza clinic is collecting data from four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as having a contraindication for receiving the live attenuated form of the influenza vaccine?
Explanation & Rationale
B. Pregnant individuals should not receive the LAIV. It is recommended that pregnant individuals receive the inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV) instead. Therefore, this client has a contraindication to receiving the LAIV. A. Rhinitis, or inflammation of the nasal passages, is not a contraindication to receiving the LAIV. In fact, LAIV may be preferred over the inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV) for individuals without contraindications between the ages of 2 and 49 years. C. Recent receipt of a tattoo is not a contraindication to receiving the LAIV. While LAIV should generally not be administered to individuals with compromised immune systems, recent tattooing is not considered a contraindication. D. Traveling to a different country is not a contraindication to receiving the LAIV. However, individuals with certain medical conditions or who are immunocompromised should not receive the LAIV.