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All of the following are recommended vaccines for healthcare workers EXCEPT:

  1. Varicella (Chickenpox / Varivax)
  2. Hepatitis B
  3. Influenza (Flu)
  4. HIV vaccine
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Correct answer: D. HIV vaccine

There is no approved HIV vaccine for any population, including healthcare workers. The standard recommended vaccines for HCWs include varicella, influenza, hepatitis B, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap, and COVID-19. HPV vaccine is recommended for HCWs up to age 26 (or 27–45 in some cases). Varicella (Varivax) IS recommended for HCWs without immunity.

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