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You are the MO in charge in a PHC and there has been a plague epidemic in your area. Which of the following measure is the LEAST appropriate for controlling epidemic?

A
Rapid treatment of cases with streptomycin
B
Vaccination of all susceptible individuals
C
Isolation of contacts
D
Early diagnosis and notification
High-Yield Explanation
After vaccination it takes about 5-7 days for the immunity to develop. So it should be carried out at least a week before the expected outbreak. This vaccination is only used for prevention and not control of outbreak. Also know: Tetracycline is the drug of choice for chemoprophylaxis against plague. Ref: Park, Edition 21, Page - 271.

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