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What measures can be taken to prevent the following diseases?

Rabies, chickenpox, tuberculosis.

Preventive measures for rabies:


The wound caused by animal bite should be properly cleaned by flushing soap and water. Required number of anti-rabies vaccine should be given to the patient. Pet animals should be given anti-rabies vaccine.


Preventive measures for chicken pox:


i. Proper medical treatment


ii. Care should be taken to isolate patient from other healthy individuals.


iii. Varicella vaccine should be given to children.


Preventive measures for tuberculosis are:


i. Taking BCG vaccine


ii. Isolation of the patient


iii. Proper medical treatment


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