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A 23-year-old woman comes to the physician because she thinks that she may be pregnant. She missed her last two periods and feels “different.” A urine pregnancy test is positive and an ltrasound reveals a 12-week fetus. The patient is very concerned because she received the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine four months ago and was told to wait 3 months before attempting conception. The pregnancy is desired. The patient asks if she should have a termination of pregnancy because she was vaccinated sholy before becoming pregnant. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?

AThere is no vaccine risk and termination is completely inappropriate
BThe vaccine risk is low and is not in itself a reason to terminate
CThe vaccine risk is moderate and termination should be considered
DThe vaccine risk is high and termination should be strongly considered
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