A pregnant woman reports that she works in a long-term care setting and is concerned about the impending flu season.She asks about receiving the flu vaccine.Which vaccines could this patient receive? (Select all that apply.)

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Inactivated vaccines such as those for tetanus,hepatitis A,hepatitis B,and influenza are safe to administer for women who have a risk for contracting or developing the disease.Immunizations with live virus vaccines such as MMR,varicella (chickenpox),or smallpox are contraindicated during pregnancy because of the possible teratogenic effects on the fetus.

A Pregnant Woman Reports That She Works in a Long-Term