At a community health fair, the nurse informs the residents that the influenza vaccine is recommended for which of the following clients?
a. Only clients who are older than 65 years
b. Clients aged 40 to 60 years
c. Clients in any age group who have a chronic disease
d. Clients in any age group who are currently experiencing flu-like symptoms
C
The annual influenza vaccine is recommended for clients of any age with a chronic disease.
The annual influenza vaccine is recommended for clients older than 65 years, but this is not the only group.
The annual influenza vaccine is recommended for any age group, including persons aged 40 to 60 years, who have a chronic disease of the heart, lung, or kidneys; clients with diabetes; clients with immunosuppression or severe forms of anemia; or clients in close or frequent contact with anyone in a high-risk group.
Clients with an acute febrile illness should not be vaccinated.
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