Asked by Carmen Mcdonald on May 03, 2024
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Flu shots are typically offered and promoted most in the autumn, before flu season, which often coincides with when many students start college. Hypothetically, when should college freshmen prepare for flu season and also have the best immune response to the flu shot?
A) Just before they arrive on campus
B) After arriving, before classes start
C) Spring, immediately before finals
D) After arriving and starting classes
Immune Response
The body's defensive reaction to foreign substances or organisms, including bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens.
Flu Shots
Vaccines administered annually to protect against the influenza virus, recommended for all age groups.
Flu Season
The time of year when influenza outbreaks are most common, typically during colder months.
- Understand the preventative and intervention approaches to reduce the impact of stress on well-being.
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Tharshinny GandiMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Getting a flu shot just before arriving on campus ensures that students are protected right from the start of the flu season and allows time for their immune response to develop before exposure to new viruses.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the preventative and intervention approaches to reduce the impact of stress on well-being.