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Science and Society

Question 3 • FL-2003010-M/J Physical Science

Which scientific information most likely lead to school districts requiring vaccines?

Answer
A
Some required vaccines have side effects.
B
Some people prefer not to vaccinate their children.
C
Vaccines prevent diseases and can improve a school’s safety.
D
Vaccines were invented by Edward Jenner to treat smallpox.

Explanation

Vaccines help prevent the spread of infectious diseases, so requiring them can reduce the risk of outbreaks in schools and protect students and staff. That is why the scientific information that vaccines improve school safety most likely led districts to require them; the other choices do not explain the public-health benefit of a requirement.

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