A 58-year-old client, who has no health problems, asks the nurse about the Pneumovax vaccine. The nurse's response to the client should be based on which information?
A) The vaccine is given annually before the flu season to those over 50 years of age.
B) The immunization is administered once to older adults or persons with a history of chronic illness.
C) The vaccine is for all ages and is given primarily to those persons traveling overseas to areas of infection.
D) The vaccine will prevent the occurrence of pneumococcal pneumonia for up to five years.
Answer: B) The immunization is administered once to older adults or persons with a history of chronic illness.
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What will be an ideal response?