A nurse is working with an outreach group to educate the public regarding influenza immunization. Which groups should this nurse target?

Question

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Residents of long-term care
2. Health care providers
3. Healthy young males
4. Women who will be pregnant during influenza season
5. Children with asthma

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,4,5
Rationale 1: Residents of long-term care or nursing homes should receive an influenza immunization.
Rationale 2: Health care providers should be immunized both for their own protection and for the protection of those for whom they care.
Rationale 3: Healthy young males are in a low risk category.
Rationale 4: Women who will be pregnant during influenza season should be immunized.
Rationale 5: Children with chronic conditions such as asthma should be immunized.
Global Rationale: Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for the following groups: everyone over age 50, residents of nursing homes or long-term care facilities; adults and children who have chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease; anyone whose immune system is compromised due to HIV or AIDS, high-dose corticosteroid therapy, or cancer chemotherapy; women who will be pregnant during the influenza season; health care providers; and healthy household contacts (including children) and caregivers of persons at high risk of acquiring influenza.