Which of the following vaccine can be given to AIDS positive child:
Ans. (a) DPTRef : OP Ghai 8th ed./193* Since all live vaccines are contraindicated in immune- compromised patients hence only DPT can be given. Please note that the question mentions an AIDS positive patient and "not a child born to HIV positive mother".* If a child is born to HIV positive mother, the child may or may-not be acquire HIV infection from the mother. Hence WHO recommends BCG should be given to a baby born to HIV positive lady. Textbook clearly mentions that if baby has documented AIDS then live vaccines are contraindicated. In such cases I.P. V. can be given in place of O.P.V.
DPT
BCG
Measles
OPV
Immunization