What Are the Strategies for Controlling Infectious Diseases?
Effective control of infectious diseases involves a combination of strategies:
Vaccination: Immunization is one of the most effective ways to prevent infectious diseases. Antimicrobial Treatment: The use of antibiotics, antivirals, and antiparasitics to treat infections. Public Health Interventions: Measures such as quarantine, isolation, and social distancing to limit the spread of infection. Education and Awareness: Informing the public about how diseases spread and how to prevent them. Sanitation and Hygiene: Improving living conditions and promoting hand hygiene to reduce the risk of transmission.