Which communicable diseases, preventable through childhood immunization, should the nurse include in a presentation to families at a local community center wellness fair? (Select all that apply.)
1. Measles
2. Chickenpox
3. Fifth disease
4. Mononucleosis
5. Whooping cough
1, 2, 5
Explanation:
1. Measles is a communicable disease that can be prevented through childhood immunization.
2. Chickenpox is a communicable disease that can be prevented through childhood immunization.
3. Fifth disease, while a communicable disease, is not preventable through childhood immunization.
4. Mononucleosis, while a communicable disease, is not preventable through childhood immunization.
5. Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a communicable disease that can be prevented through childhood immunization.
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