Preventing infection is an important part of maintaining personal and public health. Effective science-based preventive measures are essential, whether in the face of seasonal influenza, new crown viruses or other infectious diseases. Methods for preventing infection will be described in detail in a number of ways.
First, personal hygiene maintenance: Poor hygiene practices are one of the major causes of disease transmission. Maintaining good hygiene is the basis for preventing infection. First, handwashing is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent the spread of the disease. Full cleaning of hands using soap and mobile water, especially after meals, after contact with external goods and before touching mouths and noses. Following a seven-step wash to ensure that hands are washed for no less than 20 seconds, the pathogen of the hand surface is effectively removed. In addition, bathing and changing clothes are important measures to keep the body clean. Avoid sharing with others personal items such as towels, utensils, toothbrushes etc. to reduce the risk of cross-infection. Coughs and sneezes should be covered with paper towels or handkerchiefs to avoid the spread of the virus.
II. Social distance: Respiratory infectious diseases are transmitted mainly through close-range foam, so that social distance is an effective means of preventing viral infections. Maintaining a distance of at least 1 metre or more in public places and avoiding close contact can significantly reduce the risk of infection. (c) Avoid crowded spaces when travelling, and make as many mistakes as possible and reduce the time spent in closed spaces.
The wearing of masks: The proper wearing of masks is an important measure to halt the spread of foam. When science wears masks, especially when travelling to public places, closed spaces or public transport, it is important to ensure that masks cover nose and nose and are periodically replaced. Medical surgical masks or N95 masks can effectively filter small particles in air, including viruses and bacteria, thus reducing the risk of infection.
IV. Environmental cleanliness and ventilation: Cleaning and ventilation to maintain living and working environments is also key to preventing infection. Regular cleaning and disinfection of high-frequency contact surfaces, such as doorknobs, desktops, etc., can reduce the breeding and transmission of pathogens. At the same time, two to three open windows per day for 20 to 30 minutes each to maintain indoor air flow, which helps to reduce the concentration of pathogens in air and the risk of disease transmission.
V. Healthy lifestyles: Healthy lifestyles are important for increasing immunity and preventing infection. First, a balanced diet, with more vegetable fruits and fruits, ensures the ingestion of nutrients such as proteins and vitamins, helps to increase physical resistance. Second, a modest amount of exercise, such as walking, jogging, yoga, etc., can enhance the body and improve immunity. In addition, it ensures adequate sleep and avoids the need to stay up late, which contributes to physical recovery and increased immunity. At the same time, maintaining a good mind and avoiding excessive stress also helps to prevent disease.
VI. Vaccination: Vaccination is the most economical, effective and accessible means of preventing infectious diseases. Timely vaccination against specific infectious diseases, such as new coronary viruses, influenza, etc., can stimulate the creation of specific antibodies in the organism, thus effectively resisting pathogen intrusion. Those eligible for vaccination should be actively vaccinated and contribute to the building of a group immunization barrier.
7. Reducing access to public places: Reducing access to human-intensive public places during periods of high epidemic or epidemic seasons reduces the risk of infection. If necessary, personal protection should be provided, such as wearing masks and maintaining social distance.
Health monitoring and access to health care: take the initiative to monitor health and to monitor the health of themselves and their families. In cases of fever, cough, etc., medical attention should be provided in a timely manner and information on travel history, exposure to history, etc. Public transport should be avoided during medical visits in order to reduce the risk of transmission. Medically ordered nucleic acid tests or serology tests are carried out to confirm whether or not the infection is a virus and receive targeted treatment depending on the condition.
In general, prevention of infection requires a wide range of approaches, including hygiene maintenance, social distance maintenance, masking, environmental cleanness and ventilation, healthy lifestyles, vaccination, reduced access to public places and health monitoring and access to health care. By taking these scientifically effective preventive measures, we can effectively reduce the risk of infection and protect ourselves and the health of others.
