How Did the Governor of Texas Arrive at the Decision

question 146

Multiple Choice

How did the governor of Texas arrive at the decision to support a mandatory vaccination for girls to prevent HPV?

• A) after weighing the pros and cons
• B) after determining the side effects were minor
• C) after having several family members suffer from HPV
• D) after determining that health insurance companies would cover the expenses

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Definitions:

Middle Childhood

A developmental stage ranging from approximately 6 to 12 years of age, characterized by significant growth in cognitive, physical, and social capabilities.

Early Childhood

The period of human development from birth to about 8 years of age, encompassing significant milestones in physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth.

Preschooler

A child typically between the ages of 3 and 5 years, who is not yet of school age.

Preschool Years

The period in a child's life prior to attending kindergarten, roughly between the ages of 3 and 5, when they may attend preschool to begin early education.