Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
A client can receive the mumps, measles, rubella (MMR) vaccine if he or she:
Correct answer
D
Rationale
A client can receive the MMR vaccine if he or she has a cold. A simple cold without fever does not preclude vaccination. Pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals cannot receive the MMR vaccine due to the live rubella component, which may lead to birth defects or disease. Choice C is incorrect because individuals with anaphylactic reactions to neomycin should not receive the measles vaccine according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.