Health care personnel who may be exposed to blood and body fluids should be immunized against hepatitis B. This is an example of :
a. physical prevention c. secondary prevention
b. primary prevention d. tertiary prevention
B
Three types of prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary) encompass all stages of health. Primary prevention includes practices that deter the development of health problems and usually provides the greatest benefit for the least expenditure. Examples of primary prevention include getting childhood immunizations, refraining from smoking, and eating a balanced diet.
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