Mini-Quiz: Pneumonia Vaccine to Prevent Disease

1. What is the best way to guard against getting pneumonia?

   Do not put your fingers in your noseSorry, not correct. Try another button. Get a pneumonia vaccinationThat is correct. You understand about pneumonia protection. There is no way to protect yourself from the diseaseGood try, but not right. Select another answer.

2. Why are senior citizens strongly advised to get the vaccination?

   Medicare pays for it, so it is getting something for nothingOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. It will keep them out of the nursing homeSorry, not correct. Try another button. Their resistance is weaker and thus most who die from the disease are over 65Correct. You must be healthy.

3. What is a common side effect of the pneumonia vaccination?

   A sore arm where the shot was givenThat is correct. You understand about pneumonia protection. A mild case of pneumoniaOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. A reduced immune systemGood try, but not right. Select another answer.

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