Which of the following individuals should be immunized against influenza? 1. 65-year-old individual 2. Respiratory therapist 3. Individual with chronic heart disease 4. Individual with glaucoma
a. 1, 2, and 3 only
b. 2 and 4 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
ANS: A
Immunization for community-acquired pneumonia is indicated for individuals: older than the age of 60 years, with chronic lung or heart disease, or for whom the morbidity of influenza may be substantial. Health care workers, including RTs, should be immunized annually to prevent trans-mission of influenza to patients.
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