How would you test to see whether a particular influenza vaccine protects elderly people from influenza?

A. Conclude that elderly people are less likely to be hospitalized or die following vaccination.
B. Follow tens of thousands of people over the age of 65 during flu seasons and record illnesses and vaccination status.
C. Notice the rise in vaccination rates among the elderly over a period of years.
D. Speculate that elderly people who were immunized will have fewer hospital stays and deaths during the winter after vaccination.


B. Follow tens of thousands of people over the age of 65 during flu seasons and record illnesses and vaccination status.

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