A nurse is providing an Inservice to newly graduated nurses. Which of the following vaccines would the nurse label as "live vaccines" and should be avoided by immunocompromised clients? Select All that Apply
Explanation & Rationale
A. Measles: The measles vaccine is a live-attenuated vaccine, which contains a weakened form of the virus and should be avoided in immunocompromised clients due to the risk of infection. B. Inactivated Polio: The inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) is not a live vaccine, as it uses killed virus, making it safe for immunocompromised clients. C. Mumps: The mumps vaccine is a live-attenuated vaccine and is part of the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine. It should be avoided in clients with weakened immune systems. D. Varicella: The varicella (chickenpox) vaccine is a live-attenuated vaccine. It should not be given to immunocompromised clients due to the potential risk of severe infection. E. Rubella: The rubella vaccine is also a live-attenuated vaccine, included in the MMR vaccine, and is contraindicated in immunocompromised individuals.