Cope knowledge: protecting your health and that of your family

In everyday life, infection is a term that we often hear. Both influenza and other infectious diseases are closely related to infection. The following is the basic knowledge of infection, which is expected to help to raise awareness of them.Common types of infectionRespiratory infections: mainly caused by bacteria or viruses, common influenza, common flu, new coronary virus infections, etc. Such infections are transmitted mainly through the use of foam in direct or indirect human, human and material contact.Intestine infections: Caused by bacteria or viruses contaminating water sources, food, etc. Symptoms of intestinal infections are manifested in diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain and, in serious cases, even dehydration and malnutrition.Insect-borne infectious diseases: they are transmitted through insect vectors, and the symptoms of such diseases usually include high heat, headaches, joint pain, etc., which can endanger life in serious cases.Exposure to infectious diseases: Infections through direct contact, such as fungi-infected Hong Kong feet, bacterial infections, etc. Most of these diseases occur in conditions of poor hygiene or common use.Infection is a common pathological phenomenon, which you can understand in several ways: In terms of cause, it was caused by a pathogen intrusion into the body. These pathogens are very small, and we cannot see them in the naked eye. They are common “perpetrators”, such as viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. For example, we are prone to colds during the flu season when influenza viruses invade infections in our respiratory tracts.In terms of physical response, the body activates the defence mechanism after the infection. Inflammatory response is one of the main ways in which the body is resistant to infection, with the potential for symptoms such as heat, edema and pain. For example, when the wound is infected on the hand, it can be red, swelling and possibly with pain, which is how the body works against the pathogens.It’s like a source of disease. It refers to people or animals with pathogens (such as bacteria and viruses) that survive, reproduce and spread them. For example, the person who has the flu has a flu virus in his body, and when he coughs or sneezes, the virus comes out and spreads it to someone else. There are also animals that can also be a source of infection, like dogs with rabies virus, which, if it bites people, can transmit the virus to people.Having learned the basic concepts and conditions of infection, we will then focus on how to prevent infection.The first is to develop a good hygiene habit, to wash hands carefully, especially after having touched objects in public places, with soap and mobile water; to cover mouth and nose with paper towels when sneezing and coughing, and to properly process used paper towels.The second is a commitment to food hygiene, a commitment to non-drinking raw water, food that is uncooked and corrupt, and regular disinfection of meals.Thirdly, the enhancement of indoor and outdoor sanitation, the maintenance of indoor air in circulation, and the regular cleaning and disinfection of residential environments, such as kitchens and bathrooms, which are bacterial-prone areas, need to be more focused.Fourth, active vaccinations, such as influenza, B brain and measles, are highly effective means of preventing infectious diseases and can significantly reduce the risk of contracting corresponding diseases.Fifth is to minimize access to crowd-intensive sites, reduce access to people-intensive, air-influencing areas and prevent cross-infections during the high-prevalence season.Sixth is the focus on self-improvement, good living habits, proper diet, adequate exercise, and adequate sleep, which helps to increase body immunity and better protect against the invasion of our bodies by pathogens.In short, infection is a complex process that is closely linked to our lives. Knowledge of the basics of infection and of the methods of preventing it are important to protect the health of oneself and the family. At the same time, we should actively cooperate in the prevention of infection in medical institutions and work together to reduce the incidence of infection.