Mr. Jones is a healthy, retired 68-year-old man. He has not been seen by his primary care physician since he was 55 years old. His immunization history is unavailable. At this time, he should be considered for
a. D/T (diphtheria-tetanus) vaccine, flu shot, pneumonia vaccine
b. Meningococcal vaccine, HepB (hepatitis B) series, flu shot
c. Flu shot, gamma shot, HepB series
d. MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine, flu shot, pneumonia shot
A
Given Mr. Jones's unavailable immunization history, he should be considered for a D/T vaccine because a booster should be given every 10 years for life, and he has not seen his physician for 13 years. A flu shot should be given annually to all adults older than age 65, and a pneumonia vaccine should be repeated 5 years after the first dose given before age 65 . MMR and HepB series are needed for international travelers and high-risk workers. Meningococcal vaccines are recommended for individuals with compromised immune systems.
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