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piesebel

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A young mother wanted her child vaccinated against measles. When she read the benefits and risks sheet, she changed her mind. Her child was the only one in his class not to get the injection.
 
  What is the probable risk of her child getting measles in elementary school?
 
  A. Fairly high, since there is no way to prevent being exposed to measles during childhood
  B. Fairly low, since measles usually hits in late adolescence now
  C. Low, since most of the child's playmates have been immunized
  D. Very high without the protection of immunization

Question 2

What group is most at risk today for an outbreak of pneumococcal pneumonia?
 
  A. Adolescents who have not yet received their booster shots
  B. Elderly over age 65 who live in nursing homes and other extended care facilities
  C. Elementary school children who have not been immunized
  D. Young adults who have never been exposed to the agent before


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ilianabrrr

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


piesebel

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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