A nurse working in the health department recognizes that the shingles vaccine (Zostavax)is contraindicated for which of the following individuals? Select all that apply.
A)A 55-year-old patient with a history of atrial fibrillation
B)A 49-year-old patient with HIV
C)A 61-year-old patient with an upper respiratory infection;T = 101.4°F
D)A 33-year-old patient who is 6 wk pregnant
E)A 42-year-old patient with an allergy to eggs
F)A 51-year-old patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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See Contraindications for the Zoster Vaccine.It is contraindicated in a history of anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions to gelatin,neomycin;active infections;immunosuppression (including HIV);and pregnancy.There is no contraindication for chronic medical conditions that do not impart immunosuppression.Sensitivity to eggs is contraindicated for flu vaccine,but not for the shingles vaccine.

A Nurse Working in the Health Department Recognizes That the Shingles