True regarding MMR vaccine are all of the following EXCEPT?: (A) May lead to fever & rash in vaccinated population, (B) It is a live vaccine, (C) MMR can be given to pregnant females, (D) Jeryl Lynn strain has the lowest incidence of post vaccine aseptic meningitis
Answer is C. 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