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Are children under the age of 1 year in a household a contraindication for the administration of a licensed to vaccine to household members?

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Are children under the age of 1 year in a household a contraindication for the administration of a licensed to vaccine to household members?

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No, the presence of a child under the age of 1 year in the household is not a contraindication to vaccination according to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations published 4/4/03 in the MMWR. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5207a1.htm. However, vaccinated parents of young children need to be careful not to inadvertently spread the virus to their children. They should follow site care instructions that are essential to minimizing the risk of contact transmission of vaccinia. These precautions include covering the vaccination site, wearing a sleeved shirt, and careful hand washing anytime after touching the vaccination site or anything that might be contaminated with virus from the vaccination site. If these precautions are followed, the risk for children is very low. Individuals who do not believe that they can adhere to such instructions should err on the side of caution and not be vaccinated at this time.