Which of the following measures would be particularly important for preventing infections of elderly persons who are being cared for in a health-care institution? (Select all that apply.)
A) Ensuring that the older adult has had all childhood immunizations.
B) Ensuring that pneumococcal and influenza immunizations have been administered (unless contraindicated).
C) Adhering to infection-control practices.
D) Restricting contact with persons who have infections or suspected infections.
B, C, D
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Measures that assist in preventing infections in older adults who are being cared for in a health-care institution include the following: ensuring that pneumococcal and influenza immunizations have been administered (unless contraindicated); adhering to infection-control practices; and restricting contact with persons who have infections or suspected infections. It is not important to ensure that the older adult has had all childhood immunizations.
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