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Reducing the spread of measles
Measles is a communicable disease caused by a pathogen. Vaccinations help reduce the spread of measles.
Suggest two ways the spread of measles can be reduced. Do not refer to vaccination in your answer.
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- 1 Suggests isolating people with measles.
- 2 Suggests covering the nose/mouth when coughing or sneezing, or wearing a face covering.
- 3 Suggests frequent handwashing/sanitiser or frequent cleaning of surfaces.
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People with measles could be isolated, and people could cover their nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing.
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Use PPE and social distancing.
These broad suggestions are not credited here; give specific actions that interrupt droplet, contact, or infected-person transmission.