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Contagion
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the transmission of an infectious disease or virus resulting from close contact between individuals or animals
contagion
n
Example
The school's nurse educated students about the importance of vaccination in preventing the spread of contagion.
The health department took swift action to contain the contagion and prevent the outbreak from spreading further.
Despite their efforts, the contagion spread rapidly, leading to a significant increase in hospital admissions.
Frequent handwashing and wearing masks are effective measures to reduce the risk of contagion in crowded places.
The movie depicted a terrifying scenario where a deadly contagion swept through the city, causing widespread panic.