Question

An outbreak of measles occurs in a community with low vaccination rates. According to Public Health England, which public health measure is most critical to control the outbreak?

Accepted Answer

Mass MMR vaccination for unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals

Answer

Immediate mass antibiotic prophylaxis

Answer

Quarantine of all exposed individuals for 4 weeks

Answer

Routine screening of asymptomatic people

Answer

Banning all public gatherings

Practice question

An outbreak of measles occurs in a community with low vaccination rates. According to Public Health England, which public health measure is most critical to control the outbreak?