A pregnant client asks whether an inactivated influenza vaccine is recommended during pregnancy. Which response is best?
1It is recommended during pregnancy unless there is a contraindication.✓ Correct answer
2It should be delayed until after birth for pregnant clients.
3Its use is limited to the first 6 weeks of pregnancy.
4It is unsafe because influenza vaccines contain live virus.
Explanation
Inactivated influenza vaccination is recommended during pregnancy when there is no contraindication because pregnancy increases risk for severe influenza complications. It is not limited to the first weeks of pregnancy. Live-virus assumptions are inaccurate for inactivated vaccines.