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What preventive and management measures can be taken for cholera?
Query: Hello doctor, I want to know what steps are being done right now to combat the cholera epidemic, and how is the local medical system handling the illness outbreak? What resources and preventative measures are also being used to stop the cholera epidemic from spreading, and what help is required to e... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern. The first step to control a cholera outbreak is to activate the cholera coordination committee, and then create a multidisciplinary cholera coordination committee to handle the outbreaks and to update the state committee on cholera. The pre... Read Full »
I am traveling to a cholera-prone country. Is vaccination necessary?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 45-year-old female and going to a cholera-prone country as part of work. Do I need to get vaccinated for cholera? I have heard about cholera outbreaks, and I am worried about the side effects, the way the vaccine works, and the lasting duration of the vaccine. I also would like... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I can understand your concern. Cholera is a bacterial infection that can cause severe diarrhea and dehydration, particularly in areas with poor sanitation and access to clean water. Outbreaks of cholera are more common in certain parts of the world, particularly in sub... Read Full »