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• Activities to prevent illness such as routine check-ups, immunizations, patient counseling, and screenings.

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  prevention. (n.d.). HealthCare.gov Glossary. Retrieved January 28, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/prevention.

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  prevention. HealthCare.gov Glossary. U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/prevention (accessed: January 28, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "prevention." HealthCare.gov Glossary. U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. 28 January. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/prevention.

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