A parent expressed the concern that some vaccines contain live microbes. Which statements should the nurse include in the discussion with the parent?
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."
Ans:
A. "The microbes are live but are weakened."
C. "The measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine is an example."
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