Which of the following individuals should be prioritized for receiving a seasonal influenza vaccination?
A) An 81-year-old resident of a long-term care facility
B) A 19-year-old man who was admitted to a hospital for an appendectomy
C) A neonate who was born in a busy, inner-city hospital in late October
D) An 86-year-old client whose flu symptoms have required hospitalization
Ans: A
Feedback:
An older adult who lives in a nursing facility is a high-priority candidate for influenza vaccination. Infants younger than 6 months and persons who are acutely ill should not receive immunizations. Younger hospital clients may be vaccinated but are usually of lower priority than the elderly.
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