Prevention of infection: a comprehensive health strategy
In our environment, infectious diseases are a constant threat to people ‘ s health. Whether it is a common cold or a more serious epidemic, it can be a scourge to our lives. Understanding and implementing effective methods of preventing infection are therefore essential to health.
I. Strengthening health awareness, starting with drops
Science and art for hand washing
Handwashing is the primary defence against infection. Our hands are like hard-working “tangles” that touch countless objects every day that are easily attached to their hands. The right way to wash hands is to use mobile water and soap, with full arming of all parts of the hands. The hand, the back, the finger, the finger, the wrist should be carefully cleaned, and the process should last for about 30 seconds, like the completion of a fine hand “sweeping”. In daily life, handwashing is required before food is exposed, after taking care of the patient, before and after the wound is treated, and after exposure to public facilities (such as bus helpers, ATM keys, etc.). Free hand-washing liquids, which contain at least 60 per cent of alcohol, are also a good option in the absence of mobile water.
Correct cough and sneeze.
Coughs and sneezes appear to be common, but if mistreated, they can spread rapidly in the foaming pathogens. When a cough or sneeze is needed, a paper towel or elbow should cover the nose and mouth. When paper towels are used, they should be thrown into a covered trash can and their hands washed again. The elbow mask is due to the fact that it is not as often exposed to other objects as its hands, reducing the transmission of pathogens. This small move can, to a large extent, stop the spread of respiratory infections such as influenza and new crowns.
Other critical aspects of personal hygiene
Cleaning should not be overlooked. Regular baths remove stains and bacteria from skin surfaces and reduce skin infection opportunities. Every day, clean clothes, especially underwear, are replaced, private parts are kept clean and dry, and urinary and reproductive infections are prevented. In addition, keep their hair clean and avoid greasy or dirty hair, which could also become a “shelter” for pathogens.
II. Towards a healthy living environment, the Fortress
Home cleaning and disinfection
Families are safe havens for our lives, but they can also become “hotbeds” for pathogens. Regular cleaning of the room, including ground cleaning, land dragging, cleaning of furniture surfaces, etc., will remove dust and some pathogens. For items frequently exposed, such as mobile phones, remote controls, doorknobs, etc., they can be regularly wiped with disinfected wet towels or alcoholic cotton balls. Kitchen and bathrooms are priority cleaning areas, kitchen surfaces and utensils are kept clean and can be disinfected by cooking or using a disinfectant cabinet; toilets are kept dry and ventilated, toilets, handbaskets, etc. are frequently cleaned with disinfectants to prevent bacteria and fungus.
The importance of ventilating.
Good ventilation keeps indoor air fresh and reduces the concentration of pathogens. There should be regular daily ventilation in the windows to allow fresh air to enter the room, especially after people gather or use air fresheners, disinfectants. In different seasons, the ventilation time can be adjusted to weather conditions, for example, in the summer, which can be appropriately extended, and in cold winters, which can be chosen to vent during periods of sufficient sunlight and higher temperatures.
Self-protection in the public environment
In the public environment, such as malls, schools, hospitals, etc., access to the surface of public facilities should be minimized. One-off paper towels or gloves can be used if contact is required. When travelling on public transport, as few people as possible are selected, and if the vehicle is crowded, masks can be worn to reduce close contact with others. For public seats, you can wipe and sit. In places where the risk of infection is high, such as hospitals, care is taken to comply with hospital health regulations, such as not to touch medical equipment at will.
Nutrition and sport: the two pillars of immunization
Rational food wisdom.
Diet is the basis for maintaining physical health and increasing immunity. Ingestion of protein-rich foods, such as skinny meat, fish, beans, eggs, etc., proteins are an important part of the body’s immune system, such as “bricks” that build the body against “walls”. At the same time, more coloured vegetables and fruits, rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, are consumed. For example, vitamin C is resistant to oxidation, enhances the activity of white cells and helps the body to resist infection; zinc elements help to maintain the normal functioning of the immune system. Cereal foods are rich in dietary fibres and can promote intestinal health, which is one of the important defences of the human immune system.
The power of moderation.
It’s like a dynamic engine of the body, which enhances immunity. Moderate aerobics, such as runaways, jogging, swimming, cycling, etc., can promote blood circulation, enable immunocellular cells to circulate more quickly within their bodies and detect and eliminate pathogens in a timely manner. At least 150 minutes of aerobics per week, combined with force training, such as simple push-ups, crouching, etc., increases muscle mass and basic metabolic rates. Sport also promotes the physical distribution of neurotransmitters such as endorphins and relieves stress, as long-term stress inhibits the functioning of the immune system.
Avoiding exposure to sources of infection: prevention before it occurs
Stay away from the source.
To understand the prevalence of infectious diseases around them and to avoid, to the extent possible, travelling to areas with high prevalence or to places with high concentrations of people and poor ventilation. If people are affected by the disease, especially infectious diseases, appropriate distance should be maintained. For patients with visible symptoms, such as fever, cough, rash, etc., close contact should be avoided and the risk of infection reduced.
Protection under special circumstances
In special circumstances, such as hospitals, laboratories, farms, etc., the corresponding protective provisions are strictly observed. In hospitals, health-care personnel take different levels of protection according to different wards and types of disease, and ordinary patients and family members should also cooperate, such as wearing masks, hats, etc. In laboratory treatment of pathogens samples, protective equipment such as protective clothing, goggles, gloves, etc. should be worn to prevent leakage and infection of pathogens. In places where there is a risk of exposure to animal pathogens, such as farms, attention is paid to personal protection and hygiene and to avoiding taking pathogens home.
V. Vaccination: A powerful weapon to prevent infection
Mechanisms for the role of vaccines
Vaccines are an important means of preventing infectious diseases. It stimulates the generation of specific antibodies and immunological memory cells in the immune system by injecting into the human body a detoxification or deactivation of pathogens, parts of pathogens or synthetic antigens. When a genuine pathogens invade, the immune system is able to quickly identify and initiate an immune response that effectively prevents or reduces the severity of the disease.
Types of common vaccines and recommended vaccines
Common vaccines include influenza, pneumonia, hepatitis B, measles, polio, etc. Different vaccines have different vaccination procedures and applicable population groups. For example, the influenza vaccine proposes annual vaccinations before the influenza season, especially for vulnerable populations such as the elderly, children and people with chronic diseases; pneumonia vaccines can be effective in preventing pneumonia caused by streptococcus and can have a good protective effect on the elderly and those with low immunity. Parents are required to immunize children in accordance with the national immunization planning process and ensure that they receive adequate immunization protection.
In short, preventing infection requires a multifaceted approach that integrates these approaches into our daily lives and creates good habits in order to create a strong line of defence for our health and to keep us from the scourge of infectious diseases.
