The first step to prevent infection is good hand hygiene. This means washing your hands frequently with soap and water, especially after using the bathroom, before eating, and after touching surfaces that may be contaminated.
Here are some additional tips for good hand hygiene:
- Wet your hands with clean, running water.
- Apply soap and lather your hands thoroughly, including the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
- Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds.
- Rinse your hands well under running water.
- Dry your hands with a clean towel or air dryer.
In addition to hand hygiene, there are other ways to prevent infection, such as:
- Vaccinations: Vaccinations help protect your body from many infectious diseases.
- Covering your coughs and sneezes: This helps prevent the spread of germs.
- Staying home when you're sick: This helps prevent the spread of germs to others.
- Avoiding close contact with sick people: This can help reduce your risk of getting infected.
- Eating a healthy diet and getting enough exercise: This can help boost your immune system.
