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Which of the following live vaccines are NOT contraindicated for a patient with a CD4+ count less than 200 cells/mm3?

1) Measles, mumps and rubella
2) Varicella
3) Zoster
4) d. Hepatitis A

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The Hepatitis A vaccine is not a live vaccine and is therefore not contraindicated for a patient with a CD4+ count less than 200 cells/mm3. Live vaccines such as Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), Varicella, and Zoster are typically contraindicated in these individuals.

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Among the live vaccines listed, the one that is NOT contraindicated for a patient with a CD4+ count less than 200 cells/mm3 is Hepatitis A. Live vaccines, such as Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), Varicella, and Zoster, are typically contraindicated in individuals with significantly compromised immune systems, such as those with low CD4+ T cell counts due to HIV/AIDS, because these patients are at a higher risk of developing vaccine-related complications. Hepatitis A vaccine, however, is an inactivated vaccine and is not live, thus it can be safely administered to immunocompromised patients, including those with a CD4+ count less than 200 cells/mm3. It is important for healthcare providers to assess the immune status of their patients before administering live vaccines to avoid potential adverse effects.

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