Question

question 17 of 20
which behavior is most likely to carry risk of serious infection?
a. kissing
b. having dirty hands
c. eating uncooked vegetables
d. avoiding travel vaccinations

Explanation:

• Option A: Kissing can transmit some infections, but not as high - risk for serious infections compared to avoiding travel vaccinations.
• Option B: Having dirty hands can spread infections, but usually, proper handwashing can mitigate the risk, and it's not as likely to lead to serious infections as avoiding travel vaccinations.
• Option C: Eating uncooked vegetables may have some risk of food - borne illnesses, but many uncooked vegetables are safe to eat and the risk of serious infection is relatively low.
• Option D: Travel vaccinations are designed to protect against serious infectious diseases that are prevalent in certain travel destinations. Avoiding them exposes a person to a higher risk of contracting serious infections like yellow fever, typhoid, etc., which can be life - threatening.

Answer:

D. Avoiding travel vaccinations