A Parent Expressed the Concern That Some Vaccines Contain Live

question 15

Multiple Choice

A parent expressed the concern that some vaccines contain live microbes. Which statements should the nurse include in the discussion with the parent? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

• A) "The microbes are live but are weakened."
• B) "The microbes are not able to cause the disease."
• C) "The measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine is an example."
• D) "The microbes in the vaccines are killed."
• E) "The microbes are only found in toxoid vaccines."

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