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Q1.)
The flu vaccine is a moving target. Every year, a vaccine is developed to target specific strains. However, populations of the influenza virus can mutate, and because of this, the vaccine can be less effective on some specific, mutated populations. Nevertheless, this does not mean someone should skip the flu shot.
Which of the following statements are true about the flu vaccine?
Choose one or more:
A.The flu vaccine protects an individual from all current strains of the influenza virus.
B.The flu vaccine protects an individual against all future strains of the influenza virus.
C.The flu vaccine could protect an individual against a strain of the virus that does not spread that year but does spread in the future.
D.The flu vaccine protects an individual for life against the particular strain(s) for which that individual is vaccinated.
Q2.)
Evaluation of an author's credentials is a first step toward assessing the strength of a person’s scientific claim. While Anna Eaton was evaluating various resources due to concerns about vaccination for her first child, Caroline, she looked at the work of Dr. Paul Offit. Offit is a pediatrician and chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He also had developed a vaccine purchased by a pharmaceutical company. For some organizations, he participated in basic research, funded by the government or taxpayers, whereas at other organizations, he participated in applied research funded by that particular industry.