The LPN is assisting with the development of a program to administer flu shots to a group of senior citizens. What type of prevention does this program reflect?
A) Primary prevention
B) Secondary prevention
C) Tertiary prevention
D) Prevalence
A
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Primary prevention is prevention of the development of disease in a susceptible or potentially susceptible population and includes health promotion and immunization. Secondary prevention is the early diagnosis and treatment to shorten duration and severity of an illness, reduce contagion, and limit complications. Tertiary prevention is healthcare to limit the degree of disability or promote rehabilitation in chronic, irreversible diseases. Prevalence is the number of cases of a disease in a specific population during a specific period.
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