What recommendation should the nurse give to a patient with multiple sclerosis regarding vaccinations?
A) Inactivated vaccines are never safe for people with MS.
B) Live attenuated virus vaccines are safe for people with MS receiving IMT therapy.
C) People with MS should avoid live attenuated virus vaccines.
D) All vaccinations should be avoided.
C) People with MS should avoid live attenuated virus vaccines.
Explanation: A) The use of live attenuated virus vaccines, such as herpes zoster vaccine for protection from shingles, is not recommended for individuals with MS, particularly those being treated with IMT. The live virus in the vaccine can trigger the onset of an MS attack.
B) The use of live attenuated virus vaccines, such as herpes zoster vaccine for protection from shingles, is not recommended for individuals with MS, particularly those being treated with IMT. The live virus in the vaccine can trigger the onset of an MS attack.
C) The use of live attenuated virus vaccines, such as herpes zoster vaccine for protection from shingles, is not recommended for individuals with MS, particularly those being treated with IMT. The live virus in the vaccine can trigger the onset of an MS attack.
D) The use of live attenuated virus vaccines, such as herpes zoster vaccine for protection from shingles, is not recommended for individuals with MS, particularly those being treated with IMT. The live virus in the vaccine can trigger the onset of an MS attack. Other vaccinations can be safe if given according to national guidelines.
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