Medical MCQ - You are the MO in charge in a PHC and there has been a plague epidemic in your area. Which of the following measure is the LEAST appropriate for controlling epidemic?

You are the MO in charge in a PHC and there has been a plague epidemic in your area. Which of the following measure is the LEAST appropriate for controlling epidemic?

Rapid treatment of cases with streptomycin

Vaccination of all susceptible individuals

Isolation of contacts

Early diagnosis and notification

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Social & Preventive Medicine

Correct Answer:

Vaccination of all susceptible individuals

Description:

After vaccination it takes about 5-7 days for the immunity to develop. So it should be carried out at least a week before the expected outbreak. This vaccination is only used for prevention and not control of outbreak. Also know: Tetracycline is the drug of choice for chemoprophylaxis against plague. Ref: Park, Edition 21, Page - 271.

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