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Emmanuel Maicas MD's Answers
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What are the most effective ways of controlling an epidemic before it becomes a pandemic?
In one word: isolation. Either by asking exposed people to stay home, by using gloves, masks & gowns, or by restricting travel to & from affected area.
It worked well with the SARS epide mic...
answered Jun 10, 2009 at 10:38AM
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