At a community health fair the nurse informs the residents that the influenza vaccine is recommended for clients:
A) Only older than age 65
B) 40 to 60 years of age
C) In any age-group who have a chronic disease
D) Who have an acute febrile illness

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Annual influenza vaccine is recommended for clients of any age with a chronic disease.Annual influenza vaccine is recommended for clients older than age 65,but this is not the only group.Annual influenza vaccine is recommended for any age-group,including those age 40 to 60,who have a chronic disease of the heart,lung,or kidneys;clients with diabetes;clients with immunosuppression or severe forms of anemia;or those in close or frequent contact with anyone in a high-risk group.Clients with an acute febrile illness should not be vaccinated.

At a Community Health Fair the Nurse Informs the Residents