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General immunization of all susceptible pre-school children is an
effective procedure for the control of pertusis
General immunization of all susceptible pre-school children is an
effective procedure for the control of pertusis
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Educational measures to inform the public and particularly parents of
infants of the dangers of pertusis and of the advantages of immunization
Educational measures to inform the public and particularly parents of
infants of the dangers of pertusis and of the advantages of immunization
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Isolation of the patient for the recognized period of communicability
Isolation of the patient for the recognized period of communicability
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Concurrent disinfection of the discharges from the nose and throat and
articles soiled by the discharges.
Concurrent disinfection of the discharges from the nose and throat and
articles soiled by the discharges.
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Terminal disinfection through cleaning
Terminal disinfection through cleaning
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Investigation of contacts and sources of infection
Investigation of contacts and sources of infection
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Prophylactic [preventive] oral antibodies should be given to anyone who
leaves in the same household with someone infected with pertusis.
Prophylactic [preventive] oral antibodies should be given to anyone who
leaves in the same household with someone infected with pertusis.
