Routine Immunizations in Pediatrics — Case | Pediatric Infectious | SMLE Q#1615
SMLE Question #1615
Pediatrics
Pediatric Infectious
Objective: OBJ-113
Last updated: February 2026
A 12-month-old boy presents to a well-baby clinic for routine immunizations. His 6-year-old sister had a kidney transplant 2 years ago and takes long-term immunosuppressive therapy. His mother asks whether any vaccines given to him could pose a transmission risk to his sister through close household contact. The boy is healthy and has no contraindications to vaccination. Which vaccine should be avoided due to potential transmission to an immunocompromised household contact?
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