Vaccines are one of the most important methods of controlling and preventing communicable diseases. Because many children receive their immunizations at public health departments, nurses play a major role in the effort to increase immunization coverage of infants and toddlers. Which of the following is often a role of public health nurses?
A) Reading the Mortality and Morbidity Weekly Report to investigate new vaccines that are available
B) Requiring that children have all their immunizations before going to public school
C) Tracking children known to be at risk for underimmunization
D) Leading teams of health care workers to enforce laws related to immunizations

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Public health nurses often track and follow up with children who may be at risk for underimmunization. This helps to increase immunization coverage and prevent the spread of communicable diseases. A is incorrect because while nurses may read the Mortality and Morbidity Weekly Report, it is not necessarily a specific role they play in increasing immunization coverage. B is incorrect because public school requirements for immunization vary by state and are often set by lawmakers and school officials, not nurses. D is incorrect because nurses do not typically lead teams to enforce laws related to immunizations, although they may provide education and support to help enforce these laws.

Vaccines Are One of the Most Important Methods of Controlling