A(n) _______________ is the administration of a vaccine or toxoid (a weakened toxin) to protect susceptible individuals from infectious diseases.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


immunization

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A. Tell the patient to protect the site from exposure to the sun B. Encourage the patient to apply a heating pad to the surgical site C. Inform the patient that a large, painful, bloody blister may form D. Tell the patient that a dressing is never necessary E. Tell the patient to call the doctor if swelling or redness occurs.

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