The purpose of an immunization is to ____. 

A. reduce a person's susceptibility to infection
B. prevent a person from getting a common cold
C. reduce the possibility of contracting AIDS
D. treat an ongoing bacterial infection
E. manage congenital diseases


A. reduce a person's susceptibility to infection
Immunizations are given to reduce the susceptibility of the host to infection.

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