The director of pharmacy for a medical facility is preparing to order pneumococcal vaccine. To determine the amount to order, she must decide which populations of clients served by the facility should receive the vaccine
She anticipates that the pneumococcal vaccine will be given to:
a. all children younger than 2 years.
b. only children older than 12 years.
c. only adults with chronic respiratory conditions.
d. only older adults who are nursing home residents.
ANS: A
Forms of the pneumococcal vaccine can be given to children both older and younger than age 2 years.
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