Question

“Why do doctors recommend people get the flu vaccine every year rather than every few years?”

The answer choices are:

They should get the flu vaccine because viruses mutate.

They should get the flu vaccine because viruses do not mutate.

They should get the flu vaccine because their bodies already have a resistance.

They should get the flu vaccine because their bodies do not build up resistance.

Answers

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The correct answer is:

**They should get the flu vaccine because viruses mutate.**

Flu viruses change over time, and each year, different strains may be in circulation. This is why annual vaccination is necessary to provide the best protection against the most current and prevalent strains of the virus.