Can I get vaccinations while I'm sick with mono?

Dear Ask The Doctor: I'm studying abroad in Africa this summer, but I currently have mono. Can I get the vaccinations that I need to go to Africa while I'm sick?

Dear Katie: Suffering from infectious mononucleosis is no contraindication to vaccination, however your health care provider may want to delay giving the vaccination until the acute symptoms have subsided. I hope this helps, take care.