Which measure helps reduce the spread of measles in a community?

Correct answer: A. Routine immunisation of eligible children

  • A. Routine immunisation of eligible children
  • B. Giving antibiotics to every child with fever
  • C. Avoiding all dairy foods during an outbreak
  • D. Using antidiarrhoeal medicine after exposure

Explanation

Routine measles vaccination is the main preventive measure and reduces transmission in the community. Antibiotics do not prevent measles because it is caused by a virus, and dietary changes do not provide immunity.

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