Development of New Vaccines Has Slowed in Recent Decades

question 27

Multiple Choice

Development of new vaccines has slowed in recent decades. This is due to

• A) the ineffectiveness of vaccines against disease.
• B) the availability of vaccines against nearly all serious diseases.
• C) the high cost of development.
• D) the high level of risk with immunization.
• E) a lack of need with modern medical treatments.

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Definitions:

Stress-Producing Problem

An issue or situation that causes a significant amount of mental or emotional strain, often leading to adverse effects on one’s health and well-being.

Problem-Focused Coping

A coping strategy that involves directly addressing a problem causing stress in order to reduce or remove the source of the stress.

Catastrophic Thinking

The inclination to assume the worst case scenario or believe that negative events are much worse than they are in reality.

Should

Often used to express obligation, duty, or correctness, typically when criticizing someone's actions.