One of the most important public health measures in the United States remains:

A) the eradication of varicella
B) childhood immunization
C) geriatric immunization
D) public education about vaccines


B) childhood immunization
B) Childhood immunization remains one of the most important public health measures in the United States. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) currently recommends that children be immunized against eight infectious diseases, as well as against hepatitis A in areas of high incidence.

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