Which immunization should be given with caution to children infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?
a. Influenza
b. Varicella
c. Pneumococcal
d. Inactivated poliovirus (IPV)
ANS: B
The children should be carefully evaluated before being given live viral vaccines such as varicella, measles, mumps, and rubella. The child must be immunocompetent and not have contact with other severely immunocompromised individuals. Influenza, pneumococcal, and inactivated poliovirus (IPV) are not live vaccines.
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