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The transcript discusses the increased risk of hospitalization from infections as people age. It highlights the significant reduction in hospitalization rates across different age groups when a single dose of vaccination is administered, providing roughly 80% protection. The data shows a marked decrease in hospitalizations, especially in older age groups, emphasizing the importance of vaccination in reducing severe outcomes from infections.

What is the relationship between age and the risk of hospitalization due to infections?

• Age does not affect hospitalization risk.

• Older people have a higher risk.

• Younger people have a higher risk.

• Middle-aged people have the highest risk.

How much protection does a single dose of the vaccine provide?

• 80%

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

In the age group 25 to 34, how many hospitalizations are expected with vaccination?

• 10

• 7

• 1 or 2

• 5

For the age group 35 to 44, what is the expected number of hospitalizations after vaccination?

• 14

• 10

• 5

• 2 or 3

In the age group 45 to 54, how does vaccination affect hospitalization numbers?

• Increases from 21 to 25

• Reduces from 21 to 10

• Reduces from 21 to 4

• No change