Protection from which of the following can be offered by routine immunization with PCV (children) or PPV (adults) vaccine:
1. Streptococcus pneumoniae
2. Typhoid
3. Cholera
4. Toxoid
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Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) for children and pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV) for adults produce immunity against a variety of pneumococcal infections. Since Strepto-coccus pneumoniae is responsible for illnesses ranging from ear infections to meningitis, blood infections, and pneumonia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the po-lyvalent pneumococcal vaccines for all children and susceptible adults.
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A) "Oral-penile intercourse carries the highest risk of transmission." B) "Penile-vaginal and penile-anal intercourse most efficiently transmit the virus." C) "HIV-infected females cannot transmit HIV to their partners." D) "Kissing can transmit HIV."
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1. Care should be provided in the least restrictive environment possible. 2. Clients with similar disturbances should be housed together. 3. Clients must understand instructions in accessing the crisis line. 4. Family members should supervise the client's activity when possible.