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Prevention could include:
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Avoid contact with infected individuals
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Diphtheria Vaccination
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haemophilus b conjugate (HbOC) vaccine
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haemophilus b conjugate (PRP-T) vaccine
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Wash your hands frequently and avoid close contact with those who have a respiratory infection. The diphtheria, Haemophilus influenzae (Hib), and measles vaccines protect children from some of the most dangerous forms of croup.
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Croup is generally the result of an infectious disease. Avoiding exposure to others with respiratory infections is the best way to avoid getting croup. Children should be taught to maintain good hygiene practices such as not eating food from the s...
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The viruses causing croup are highly contagious and easily transmitted between individuals through sneezing and coughing. It is usually transmitted via the respiratory route, entering through the nose and nasopharynx.
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Croup is caused by highly transmissible viruses. Similar to other common childhood ailments, prevention is not applicable.
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The MMR combined vaccine protects against measles , mumps , and rubella .
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Detailed information on MMR vaccines, including possible risks
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MMR vaccine is a combined vaccine to protect children against measles , mumps , and rubella , which are dangerous and potentially deadly diseases. Alternative names are rubella vaccination , mumps vaccination, vaccine-MMR.
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Did you wash your hands this morning? Bravo! Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of potentially dangerous germs.
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Detailed information on the importance of hand washing in the prevention of infectious diseases
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Detailed information on the importance of hand washing in the prevention of infectious diseases
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