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What type of vaccine should a child with a history of severe allergic reactions receive?

  • A. Live attenuated vaccines
  • B. Inactivated vaccines
  • C. Subunit vaccines
  • D. Recombinant vaccines
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Children with a history of severe allergic reactions should receive inactivated vaccines because they do not contain live pathogens. Live attenuated vaccines (choice A) contain weakened live pathogens and can potentially trigger an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals. Subunit vaccines (choice C) and recombinant vaccines (choice D) may contain components that could still trigger an allergic response in individuals with a history of severe allergies. Inactivated vaccines are the safest choice for individuals with a history of severe allergic reactions as they do not pose a risk of causing an allergic reaction due to the absence of live pathogens.