Infectious diseases are very dangerous specially that we are into a catastrophic polluted environment. Diseases such as influenza, colds and other viral infections can be life threatening. How can we minimize our contact with this viruses? Let me tell you some basic tips on how to avoid these dreaded diseases.
1. Wash your hands frequently.
Frequent hand washing is very essential in keeping ourselves out of viruses and other infectious diseases. It flush out bacteria that we made contact of such as door knobs, toiletries, keys and other things we never knew harmful. Use water and liquid soap as much as possible and if you are in place where there is no comfort rooms, hand sanitizers and alcohols are good alternatives.
2. Use facial mask in crowded places.
Facial mask does not only protects your face but it also helps prevent airborne viruses from entering your body. Wearing a facial mask can be irritating but and uncomfortable but your have to wear it in consideration for your health.
3. Avoid sick people.
Sick people must be isolated. You must avoid sick people as much as possible. If you were to visit a friend or relatives in a hospital, wearing a mask can help avoid virus transmission.
4. Cover your mouth when coughing.
Be considerate to others when coughing or sneezing. Always use disposable tissues when coughing. If you don’t have tissues and you are about to sneeze, sneeze on your arm and not by covering your mouth by hand. By sneezing in hand, the viruses will stay in your palm and you can transmit those viruses by touching other things. Sanitize your hands after sneezing or coughing.
5. Don’t share personal things.
Avoid sharing eating utensils, towels drinking glasses and other personal stuff. Sharing it with others can be a way of virus transmission. Keep your things personal as it is.
6. Stay at home when you are sick.
Avoid physical contact when you are sick. Simple illnesses like cold and fever can be transmitted to others by physical interaction. Stay at home and isolate yourself in a room when sick.
These simple tips can help you avoid viruses and infectious diseases. Make all of these a habi