This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: AIIMS 2019, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Which of the following does not include Specific protection under primary prevention? 
Select and explain. 
A. Tab Rifampicin to those in contact with meningitis, B. Health education, C. Pentavalent vaccination, D. Wheat flour foified with added iron
B: Health education
Answer: B: Health education 
Explanation: Tab. Rifampicin to the meningitis patients is chemoprophylaxis which is given when a risk factor is present. Hence this is primary level prevention specific protection. Pentavalent vaccines; vaccines are always given when risk factors are present. Primary level prevention with Specific protection. Foification done when there is need or deficiency in a population (risk factors): primary level prevention. Protection from occupational hazards, Road traffic accidents, carcinogens will come under primary level Specific protection. Health education is primordial prevention.