The best way to prevent pertussis in children is with:
1. Good hand hygiene.
2. Keeping immunizations up-to-date.
3. Isolation precautions.
4. All of the above are correct.
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1. Hand hygiene is important but the pertussis virus is usually airborne.
2. Immunizations help to build immunity to the disease.
3. Isolation precautions are needed after a child has the illness.
4. Immunizations to help build immunity to the disease is the priority.
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