The nurse is reviewing the charts for five clients who are scheduled for their yearly physical examinations in October. Which of the following clients are considered a target population for the influenza vaccination? (Select all that apply.)
A)A 72-year-old client who has diabetes
B)A 36-year-old female client who is pregnant
C)A 42-year-old client who has a 15 pack-year smoking history
D)A 30-year-old client who takes corticosteroids for rheumatoid arthritis
E)A 9-month-old client who is teething

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The target groups for influenza vaccination include clients over 65 years of age, pregnant women, and healthy children over 6 months of age. The 42-year-old smoker and the 30-year-old with arthritis are not targeted populations for the vaccination.

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