An 85-year-old man read a notice about a free immunization clinic at the senior citizens' center. What is his best choice of action?
A. Attend the free immunization program to say hello to his social contacts.
B. Bring his elderly wife and both receive the influenza immunization.
C. Ignore the sign; at his advanced age, he's already immune to influenza.
D. Ignore the sign; both he and his spouse received an influenza vaccine last year.
ANS: B
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