Here’s a comprehensive list of live vaccines:
Childhood Vaccines:
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Rotavirus (oral)
- Influenza (nasal spray, FluMist)
- BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin, tuberculosis)
Adult Vaccines:
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) booster
- Varicella (Chickenpox) booster
- Influenza (nasal spray, FluMist)
- Zostavax (Shingles)
- Meningococcal (meningitis, some formulations)
Travel Vaccines:
- Yellow Fever
- Oral Typhoid
- Meningococcal (meningitis, some formulations)
Other Live Vaccines:
- Adenovirus (military personnel)
- Smallpox (investigational)
- Intranasal Influenza Vaccine (FluMist Quadrivalent)
Important Notes:
- Live vaccines contain weakened or attenuated pathogens.
- Immunocompromised individuals should avoid live vaccines.
- Pregnant women should avoid live vaccines, except for Influenza (nasal spray).
- Healthcare workers and close contacts of immunocompromised individuals should consider inactivated vaccines.
Contraindications for Live Vaccines:
- Immunodeficiency disorders (e.g., HIV/AIDS)
- Cancer treatment
- Organ transplantation
- Pregnancy (except for Influenza nasal spray)
- Severe allergic reactions to vaccine components
Consult your healthcare provider or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for personalized vaccine recommendations.
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