What is the most important question to ask a 68-year-old adult who requests to receive the shingles vaccination?
a. Is there any possibility you might be pregnant?
b. Did you have chickenpox as a child or an adult?
c. Do you have either type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes?
d. Did you receive a seasonal influenza vaccination last year?
ANS: B
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