Immunization Schedules and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Immunization Schedules and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases ( 10 Questions)
Which vaccine is recommended for adults aged 65 and older to prevent complications such as pneumonia and bloodstream infections?
Influenza vaccine is recommended annually for all adults, especially those at higher risk, but it does not specifically prevent pneumonia and bloodstream infections caused by bacteria.
Pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for adults aged 65 and older to prevent complications such as pneumonia and bloodstream infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria.
Hepatitis B vaccine is not specifically recommended for all adults aged 65 and older.
MMR vaccine is given to children and individuals who have not been previously vaccinated, not specifically for adults aged 65 and older.
A. Influenza vaccine is recommended annually for all adults, especially those at higher risk, but it does not specifically prevent pneumonia and bloodstream infections caused by bacteria.
B. Pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for adults aged 65 and older to prevent complications such as pneumonia and bloodstream infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria.
C. Hepatitis B vaccine is not specifically recommended for all adults aged 65 and older.
D. MMR vaccine is given to children and individuals who have not been previously vaccinated, not specifically for adults aged 65 and older.