Question

Should any of Marjorie's family members whom she comes into contact with be considered at risk of pertussis? If so, who?A) Yes, the five-year-old cousin should be considered at risk.B) Yes, the aunt should be considered at risk.C) Yes, the six-week-old cousin should be considered at risk.D) No, no one should be considered at risk.

Answer 1

Answer:

C) Yes, the six-week-old cousin should be considered at risk.

Explanation:

young are at higher risk of pertussis  as compared to older children and adult because  young infants are not fully immunized. At the young age of 6 week, the cousin may not have started the DPT vaccination.  so babies at this age gets easily affected when they are in contact with the infected people.