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A nurse is educating a group of young adults about primary prevention strategies for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Which intervention is most effective?

A Regular STI screening tests
B Vaccination against HPV
C Early treatment of symptoms
D Consistent use of oral contraceptives

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Vaccination against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a primary prevention strategy that directly prevents infection with certain high-risk HPV types, which cause most cervical cancers and genital warts. Screening and treatment are secondary/tertiary prevention.

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