Which measure helps prevent respiratory infection among children in a crowded school or household?
Correct answer: A. Improve ventilation and avoid indoor smoke
- A. Improve ventilation and avoid indoor smoke
- B. Share drinking cups only with siblings
- C. Keep windows closed throughout the day
- D. Use antibiotics whenever a child coughs
Explanation
Ventilation reduces the concentration of infectious respiratory particles, while avoiding tobacco and other indoor smoke protects the airway. Shared utensils, sealed poorly ventilated rooms and unnecessary antibiotics do not reliably prevent respiratory infection.
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