Control measures aim to reduce disease incidence and prevalence within a population. These measures can be divided into several categories:
Environmental Control: Modifying the environment to reduce the risk of disease transmission, such as improving sanitation and water quality. Vaccination: Immunizing individuals to protect them from specific infectious diseases. Quarantine and Isolation: Separating and restricting the movement of individuals who may have been exposed to infectious diseases. Treatment: Providing appropriate medical care and medications to infected individuals. Surveillance: Monitoring disease patterns to identify outbreaks and implement timely interventions.
