Question

Which idea is explicitly stated in the article "what a bad flu season could cost the US economy"?

a. the media exaggerates claims that the flu is a dangerous illness.
b. some sources say the flu vaccine could lessen negative effects on the economy.
c. when people get the flu, they feel utterly miserable.
d. the flu vaccine is not reliable enough to be worthwhile.

Answer 1

Correct option (B), "some sources say the flu vaccine could lessen negative effects on the economy." The article 'What a Bad Flu Season Could Cost the US Economy' emphasizes that the flu vaccine could potentially lessen the negative economic impacts of a bad flu season.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine which idea is explicitly stated in the article "What a Bad Flu Season Could Cost the US Economy," we can look at the information provided. Based on the references, the correct answer seems to be option B - some sources say the flu vaccine could lessen negative effects on the economy. This is because the article discusses the benefits of flu vaccines in terms of economic as well as health outcomes, namely the prevention of a bad flu season which can be costly to the economy. The vaccination programs are seen in a positive light in terms of preventing the flu and mitigating its impact on society and the economy at large.

Answer 2

In this case, the correct answer is b. some sources say the flu vaccine could lessen negative effects on the economy.

Step-by-step explanation:

The text explicitely mentions the impact of the flu vaccine could have to lessen the costs of medical treatments and also to deal with other indirect costs such as employees having to stay at home due to the sickness. It is explicitely stated the average cost of flue and its impact on the economy.