Which of the following vaccines is contraindicated for those who are pregnant or immunocompromised?
1. Tdap and Rotarix
2. MMR and varicella
3. Hepatitis and pneumococcal
4. Pertussis and hemophilus influenza type b
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1. Tdap and Rotarix are not active viruses and can be given.
2. The MMR and varicella vaccines are manufactured from live attenuated or weakened viruses, and are contraindicated for those that are pregnant or immunosuppressed.
3. Hepatitis and pneumococcal are not live viruses.
4. Pertussis is not a live vaccine.
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