when to avoid live vaccines
There's some confusion about when to avoid live vaccines...RotaTeq, Varivax III, MMR II, etc.
Live vaccines have some advantages. They're often protective after the first dose, and immunity is usually long-lasting.
But there's a risk of infection if patients are immunosuppressed due to medical conditions or drug therapy.
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