The mother of an immunocompromised child expresses concern that her child will "catch" a disease from the scheduled vaccination.Which vaccines can be administered to this child because they carry no risk for acquiring the infection? (Select all that apply.)

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Toxoid and killed virus vaccines do not contain live pathogens, so there is no risk of the child acquiring the infection. Immunoglobulins are pre-formed antibodies that can provide immediate protection against a specific infection. Live virus and attenuated vaccines contain weakened or modified live pathogens and therefore carry a small risk of causing illness in immunocompromised individuals.

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