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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
High-Yield Explanation
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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