An Outbreak of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) in California in 2010

question 23

Multiple Choice

An outbreak of pertussis (whooping cough) in California in 2010 was at least partly attributed to:

• A) Expired vaccine
• B) Waning immunity
• C) Exemption clusters
• D) Weather conditions

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Definitions:

Previously Incarcerated

Refers to individuals who have served time in prison or jail but are no longer confined.

Unemployed

The state of being without a paid job, but available and seeking work.

Substance Abuse

The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs.

Adjustment Disorder

Stress-related disorder that involves emotional and behavioral symptoms (depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, and/or antisocial behaviors) that arise within 3 months of the onset of a stressor.