Question

What are various public health measures which you would suggest as safeguard against infectious diseases?

Answer 1

The various public health measures as safeguard against infectious diseases are as follows:

1) Education: people should be educated about the infectious diseases so that they may protect themselves against the diseases.

2) Isolation: A person suffering from any infection should be isolated to avoid its transmission to other person.

3) Vaccination: People should get vaccinated to avoid infection. Vaccination is available against many infectious diseases such as cholera, typhoid, TB, etc.

4) Sanitation: Sanitary surrounding can prevent spreading of diseases. Public hygiene and personal hygiene should be maintained.

5) Eradication of vectors: The breeding places of vectors should be destroyed and adult vectors killed by appropriate methods.