In a remote First Nations community, several residents develop acute gastroenteritis after using a particular water source. As the community physician...

Question

In a remote First Nations community, several residents develop acute gastroenteritis after using a particular water source. As the community physician, what is the most appropriate first public health action?

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify public health authorities and work with community leaders to issue a boil-water advisory

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Wait for all stool culture results before acting

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Close the clinic until the outbreak resolves

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Treat only individuals who present and take no community-level measures

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Advise residents to avoid raw vegetables only

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Outbreak management in remote communities

In a remote First Nations community, several residents develop acute gastroenteritis after using a particular water source. As the community physician, what is the most appropriate first public health action?