Public education programs directed at increasing parental knowledge about __________ are badly needed in the United States.
A) how to administer oral rehydration therapy
B) the importance of administering zinc supplements in infancy
C) the importance and safety of timely immunizations
D) the link between mercury-based preservatives used in vaccines and autism

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Public education programs directed at increasing parental knowledge about the importance and safety of timely immunizations are badly needed in the United States. There has been a recent rise in vaccine hesitancy and refusal, which has led to outbreaks of preventable diseases such as measles. Educating parents about the importance of vaccinating their children can help prevent these outbreaks and protect public health. Choices A, B, and D may also be important topics for parental education, but the importance and safety of timely immunizations have the most pressing need for education at this time.

Public Education Programs Directed at Increasing Parental Knowledge About __________