Which of the Following Is NOT a Political/societal Reason for a Decrease

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a political/societal reason for a decrease in rates of childhood immunizations?

• A) Distrust of the healthcare body administering the vaccinations.
• B) Distrust of the government funding the vaccination process.
• C) A lack of a proper "cold chain" for stable transport of vaccines into tropical areas.
• D) Distrust of the scientific community advocating for administration of vaccines.
• E) Lack of awareness of the seriousness of diseases such as pertussis.

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