When visiting a local senior center, a community health nurse engages several of the older adults in a discussion about immunizations. Which statement best reflects the importance of older adult immunization?

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Older adults are at risk of not only contracting influenza or pneumonia but of dying from them, underscoring the importance of obtaining the immunizations. The statement about not getting the flu from the shot addresses one of the common reasons for not getting it, the belief that the flu shot will give them the flu. The statement about the doctor telling them to get it indirectly reflects another reason for not getting it, lack of knowledge about the need. The statement about getting the shot for free suggests that finances may be a barrier to obtaining the shot but not why it is important.

When Visiting a Local Senior Center, a Community Health Nurse