Part IV-Who Should Get Vaccinated? Karen was still tempted to take the risk; she
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Part IV-Who Should Get Vaccinated? Karen was still tempted to take the risk; she was generally healthy. Mary: Besides, if you get the shot, and protect yourself from infection, you won't spread the virus to other people. Consider this; if you became infected, you could spread the virus to your mother and her friends at the retirement home. Karen: Oh, I would hate to see that happen Mary: Did you know that approximately 36,000 people die each year in this country from influenza? That means influenza causes more deaths than breast cancer, and most of the people who die of influenza are elderly. Karen (sobered by the possibility): So, if I get the shot, I probably won't get sick, but more importantly, I am less likely to pass the infection on to my mom? If that were the case, then Karen thought it might be worth doing, despite her lingering doubts. On the other hand, she was deathly afraid of needles. If only there was another way to get a flu vaccine Questions: 1 Should Karen's mother get an influenza shot, or is she too old? 2. What about Karen's sister who works in a daycare center? 3. What about Karen's six month old niece?Explanation / Answer
1) Should Karen’s mother get an influenza shot, or is she too old?
Yes, Karen’s mother should get an influenza shot.
A) There are different doses for the people
B) Standard 3 strain at ages 18-64
C) High dose and 4 strain at ages 65 and up
D) 4 strain only at 6 months and younger
2) What about Karen’s sister who works in a daycare center?
Karen’s sister that works in a daycare center should get an influenza shot. This will help the people who have children or care for children to protect children from getting influenza. The prominent way to prevent spreading the virus is receiving the vaccine.
3) What about Karen’s six month old niece?
According to the CDC, the earliest a child can receive the flu shot is at 6 months. Therefore, yes, Mary’s six month old niece should get the flu shot too.