The community health nurse is developing a program to decrease the incidence of meningitis in adolescents and young adults. Which of the following nursing actions is most important?
A)Vaccinate 11- and 12-year-old children against Haemophilus influenzae.
B)Emphasize the importance of handwashing to prevent spread of infection.
C)Immunize adolescents and postsecondary students against Neisseria meningitidis.
D)Encourage adolescents and young adults to avoid crowded areas in the winter.

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The Neisseria meningitides vaccination is recommended for children ages 11 and 12, unvaccinated teens entering high school, and postsecondary students. Handwashing may help decrease the spread of bacteria, but it is not as effective as immunization. Vaccination with Haemophilus influenzae is for infants and toddlers. Because adolescents and young adults are in school or the workplace, avoiding crowds is not realistic.

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