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A type of prevention where people are vaccinated against a disease is referred to as:a.a.       Secondary preventionb.A.       Primary preventionc.a.       Herd immunityd.a.       Tertiary prevention

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A type of prevention where people are vaccinated against a disease is referred to as:a.a.       Secondary preventionb.A.       Primary preventionc.a.       Herd immunityd.a.       Tertiary prevention

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The correct answer is b.A. Primary prevention. This type of prevention aims to prevent diseases before they occur. Vaccination is a form of primary prevention because it prepares the body to fight off a disease before the disease is contracted.

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