True regarding MMR vaccine are all of the following EXCEPT?
Correct Answer: MMR can be given to pregnant females
Description: Discussing about the options one by one, a-True; Adverse events from MMR vaccine include fever (usually 6-12 days following vaccination) Transient macular rash Ahralgia, lymphadenopathy Aseptic meningitis b-True; MMR is a live vaccine c- False; Live vaccines are contraindicated in pregnant women & immunodeficient patients. However, patients with HIV who are not severely immunocompromised - MMR can be given d- True; Multiple studies showed that aseptic meningitis was associated with all mumps vaccine strains except the Jeryl Lynn strain. Note :All live vaccines (except Yellow fever vaccine) are contraindicated in pregnancy
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