Because of an outbreak of influenza in a community, a nurse encourages members of the community to receive the influenza vaccine. Which of the following levels of prevention is being used?
A) Primary prevention
B) Secondary prevention
C) Tertiary prevention
D) Multifactorial prevention

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Primary prevention aims to prevent disease or injury before it ever occurs. This is done by preventing exposures to hazards that cause disease or injury, altering unhealthy or unsafe behaviors that can lead to disease or injury, and increasing resistance to disease or injury should exposure occur. Vaccination against influenza is a form of primary prevention because it aims to prevent the flu before it starts within the community.

Because of an Outbreak of Influenza in a Community, a Nurse