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When Children Are Immunized, They Contribute to the Protection of Others

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When children are immunized, they contribute to the protection of others. This is referred to as _____.


Definitions:

Capillary Refill

The time taken for color to return to an external capillary bed after pressure is applied, used as an indicator of circulatory status.

Purulent Discharge

A thick, often yellowish or greenish fluid produced at sites of infection, indicating the presence of pus and bacteria.

Stage III Pressure Ulcer

A pressure injury where the damage has reached the subcutaneous tissue layer, often presenting as a deep, open wound.

Infection

The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in body tissues, causing illness.

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