A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a 15-month-old child who is scheduled to receive the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication for receiving this vaccine?

Allergy to neomycin.

Family history of seizures.

Upper respiratory infection 2 days ago.

Temperature of 37.2°C (99°F).

Answer and Rationale

The Correct Answer is A.

An allergy to neomycin is a contraindication for receiving the MMR vaccine.

Choice B is wrong because a family history of seizures is not a contraindication for receiving the MMR vaccine.

Choice C is wrong because an upper respiratory infection 2 days ago is not a contraindication for receiving the MMR vaccine.

Choice D is wrong because a temperature of 37.2°C (99°F) is not a contraindication for receiving the MMR vaccine.