Influenza is a common and potentially deadly virus, though vaccines offer some protection from the ailment. In your response, discuss the following issues:

Is there an economic rationale to justify government action to encourage citizens to receive an annual influenza vaccination?

Explain how each of the following policy options might work to achieve this goal:

i. Subsidies for producers

ii. Subsidies for consumers

For each policy option, explain the economic mechanics that underlie it.