POLIO We must pay attention towards the following matters to prevent polio.

(1) Polio vaccine (oral administration) should be given to children three times at the interval of one month from six weeks up to one year after birth. (2) Urine and stool of the patient should be buried or burnt. (3) Clothes of patient should be boiled, well washed and well dried. (4) Articles used by the patient should not be used by others. SMALLPOX th authority. MUMPS a. Vaccination Very highly effective vaccine is presently available to prevent mumps. A single dose intramuscularly produces detectable antibodies in ninety five percent of vaccines. The duration of long term immunity is not known. The use of mumps vaccine is an unsettled question although it has been recommended for children over one year of age. b. Immunoglobulin A specific immunoglobulin is available, but its protective effect has not been established, as antibody studies have not been carried out on recipients. MALARIA -carrying mosquitoes, or through a mosquito bite, but they prevent the development of malaria parasites in the blood, which are the forms that cause disease. This type of prevention is also called suppression. AIDS

Practice safer sex Preventing HIV with medicine Preventing HIV infection in intravenous (IV) drug users Protecting your children from HIV

TRACHOMA

Face washing. Keeping faces clean, especially children's, can help break the cycle of reinfection. Controlling flies. Reducing fly populations can help eliminate a major source of transmission. Proper waste management. Properly disposing animal and human waste can reduce breeding grounds for flies. Improved access to water. Having a fresh water source nearby can help improve hygienic conditions.

CANCER 1. Don't use tobacco 2. Eat a healthy diet 3. Maintain a healthy weight and include physical activity in your daily routine

HEART DISEASE

Know your blood pressure and keep it under control Exercise regularly Don't smoke Get tested for diabetes and if you have it, keep it under control Know your cholesterol and triglyceride levels and keep them under control Eat a lot of fruits and vegetables Maintain a healthy weight

DIABTES Tip 1: Get more physical activity Tip 2: Get plenty of fiber Tip 3: Go for whole grains

TETANUS skin wounds.

Clean wounds thoroughly as soon as possible after an injury Administer tetanus vaccine and tetanus immune globulin when indicated

LEPROSY Protected water supply to all. Proper collection, transport, treatment and secured disposal of garbage. Drinking boiled water. Disinfection of contaminated work areas. Providing proper protective clothing, shoes, gloves, etc. to high-risk Occupational groups. Prohibition of recreation activities in contaminated waters.

Effective rodent control measures. Proper collection, treatment and secured disposal of animal excreta. Improving occupational hygiene standards in cattle farms. Proper disposal of dead and infected animals.

GONORRHOEA

Don't have sex Be faithful Use condoms Understand birth control Talk to your partner and doctor Have regular pelvic exams Get tested.

CHOLERA

Wash hands with soap and water frequently, Drink only safe water, including Eat food that's completely cooked and hot Avoid sushi, Stick to fruits and vegetables that you can peel yourself, Be wary of dairy foods

TUBERCULOSIS

Stay home. Ventilate the room. Cover your mouth. Wear a mask.

DIPTHERIA sore throat. flu season. Do not smoke.