The purpose of the study is to review preventive measures against selected infectious diseases among students in government owned schools in Nigeria. The specific focus of the study was to critically review the factors, causes and preventive measures against selected infectious diseases among students in government owned schools in Nigeria. The study was based on health belief model by Godfrey Hockbaum, Stephen Kegeles, Howard Leventhal and Urwin Rosenstock. The qualitative research methodology particularly the content and desk analysis design was used for the study. This design was considered most appropriate for the study because it allows for critical analysis beyond the statistical resul Download