Query immune system function before giving a live attenuated viral vaccine

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Query immune system function before giving a live attenuated viral vaccine

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Guest writer

Edwin Reynolds and Karin Batty
Vaccines
Vaccination is the backbone of preventive primary care. However, various factors need to be considered

VACCINES

The addition to the national schedule of live attenuated herpes zoster vaccine for adults aged 65–80 has highlighted some challenges in assessing the safety of these vaccine types in people with one or more comorbidities

Key points, Does your patient have a fully functional immune system? Is it safe for them to receive a live attenuated viral vaccine? Live attenuated viral v