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Are there contraindications for taking metheltrexate and vaccines for hepatitis and tetanus?
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No: There are no concerns with receiving those vaccines while taking methotrexate.
Answered 12/20/2012
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No: Methotrexate will not generally affect the immune system to the extent that you would be unable to respond to vaccinations. Recommend you go ahead.
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