The school nurse is talking with a group of adolescent females about the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The school nurse will caution the female students not to take the vaccine if there is any chance they may be pregnant or become pregnant in the next 3 months. The reason the nurse tells the students not to take the vaccine during the first 3 months of pregnancy is:

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The MMR vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine, and there is a theoretical risk that it could cause harm to the fetus if administered during pregnancy, particularly in the first trimester when the organs are forming. This is why it is recommended to avoid pregnancy for at least 3 months after receiving the vaccine.

The School Nurse Is Talking with a Group of Adolescent