Which statement is correct regarding the administration of vaccinations during pregnancy?
a. All vaccines should be avoided.
b. Rubella vaccine should not be given.
c. Inactivated polio vaccine has no harmful effect.
d. Live influenza vaccines should be offered to immunocompromised women.
B
Because the rubella vaccine is a live vaccine, it should not be administered during pregnancy. It is given in the postpartum period instead.
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