A PHN conducts an immunization clinic for measles.Which of the following is being implemented?
A) Primary prevention
B) Secondary prevention
C) Tertiary prevention
D) Health promotion

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Primary prevention refers to those interventions aimed at preventing the occurrence of disease,injury,or disability.Immunizations are an example of primary prevention.Secondary prevention interventions are designed to increase the probability that a person with a disease will have that condition diagnosed at a stage when treatment is likely to result in cure.Tertiary prevention includes interventions aimed at disability limitation and rehabilitation from disease,injury,or disability.Health promotion is a specific primary prevention strategy.

A PHN Conducts an Immunization Clinic for Measles