64. A community experiences a sudden increase in cases of pertussis (whooping cough) among infants. What is the urgent intervention for the community health nurse?
A.
Isolate only symptomatic infants
B.
Promote vaccination (DTaP for infants, Tdap for adolescents/adults), educate on early symptom recognition, and ensure rapid treatment for infected individuals
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C.
Recommend over-the-counter cough medicine
D.
Advise infants to avoid crowds
📖 Additional Information
Isolate only symptomatic infants
Promote vaccination (DTaP for infants, Tdap for adolescents/adults), educate on early symptom recognition, and ensure rapid treatment for infected individuals
