In 2010, the Center for Disease Control has recommended that every child between the ages of 6 months and 18 years be vaccinated, except those with a serious egg allergy. Dr. Berreman states,"By protecting ourselves from flu, we also protect our families and neighbors." Which is a solution that could be used to achieve a more efficient allocation of resources in the presence of this externality?
A) The government could tax the producers of the flu vaccine.
B) The government could tax the consumers of the flu vaccine.
C) The government could offer a free flu vaccine clinic.
D) The government could increase the price of flu vaccines.

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Offering a free flu vaccine clinic would encourage more people to get vaccinated, addressing the positive externality by increasing herd immunity and protecting the community.

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