In this article, I'll share some of the common tips you can follow to keep yourself free from communicable disease. Following these steps, you can keep yourself free from such diseases.
Handwashing
This is one of the most important things you can do to keep yourself free from communicable diseases. Avoid close contact with other people and wash your hands thoroughly before and after eating or engaging in any other activity that may come in contact with food or dirt. Wash your hands with clean, cool water. Make sure that you wash your hands thoroughly and quickly. Wear a disposable gloves while working. If you don't wear a disposable gloves, you could get contaminated by handling dirty hands or other contaminated surfaces. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Always use a disinfectant soap-based hand sanitizer. Try to avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. This is because you could contract diseases such as pneumonia, or chickenpox if you come in contact with germs.
Stay away from sick people
Some people get sick often and during holidays it's most likely that sick people will come around to visit you. As long as you stick to the 3 "R's," your chances of getting infected will be minimal. Get plenty of rest Rest is always essential for your body to heal. Taking good care of yourself is essential during this time. And if you've been off work for a while, just being around other people is going to take a toll on your body and get you sick. Make sure to wash your hands after touching different surfaces like shopping carts, door handles, handrails, etc. Avoid touching your eyes Although this tip may seem trivial to you, you'll agree that you shouldn't touch your eyes or nose if you have a cold or if you're not feeling well.
If you're sick, don't go to work
Avoid going to work as much as possible and use the company of those you love and care for to recharge your energy. Going to work or school often causes a huge disruption in your routine. Doing the laundry and shopping alone can also be a source of pain and exhaustion. If you can't rest, stop what you're doing and rest yourself for a while. Spend quality time with your family Having a proper meal with your family every night is key to preventing communicable diseases. Talking, laughing, and doing activities together is a good way to break the monotony and depression that often arise in the family environment. Furthermore, your family members might have good ways of trying to help you out if you are sick. They can also keep each other accountable.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth
Hand washing is one of the best ways to keep yourself free from communicable disease. If you have cuts or scrapes, wash your hands right away. If you have a flu or a cold, use a hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth to avoid transmitting germs to your eyes. Visit a health care provider to have your vaccinations updated If you have not received your vaccinations, you should have them as soon as possible. Wash your hands often Wash your hands before and after preparing food. Wash them with soap and water. Use a wet paper towel to clean your eyes and face after touching them. Use hand sanitizer often Use hand sanitizer if you use the restroom. You can also use sanitizer spray on hands.
Get vaccinated against the flu
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the first wave of flu viruses arrive in California, Oregon and Washington in October. And the second wave appears in February. Flu vaccines take two weeks to develop into antibodies. So you can't get the vaccine too early or too late. But, if you don't get vaccinated, you're putting yourself at risk for flu. If you do get the flu, your symptoms will be much more severe. Vaccinate your children Keep your child healthy by vaccinating them against the flu, whooping cough (pertussis), and the human papillomavirus (HPV). Wash your hands frequently You can keep viruses out of your body by washing your hands often. Using alcohol-based hand sanitizer helps, but if you don't have any, just use your usual soap and water.
Stay informed of diseases in your area
Check out what diseases are going around in your area. You can get this information from different sources, like the National Center for Disease Control. Check your area's health department website, see which diseases have been detected and what the cure rate is. You can also take a look at the web site of a public health laboratory to see if there are other diseases that have been detected and what the cure rate is. Get tested for communicable diseases Many times, you can find a communicable disease when you get tested, so ask the doctor about getting tested for communicable diseases, especially the ones that have been reported in your area. Don't try to catch a disease that can get in any way.
Cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze or cough
Regular hand washing Keeping your hands away from your eyes Carrying your shoes and socks when you go outside Avoiding sharing utensils and eating utensils Avoiding getting close to people who are ill Use tissues and not your hands to remove the mucus from your nose and mouth It is advisable to take anti-malarial drugs whenever you get malaria Do not share cigarettes or tobacco Avoid putting your hands on dirty surfaces According to research, you can use anti-malarial drugs for 14 days and it will take 2-3 weeks for your body to become resistant to the drugs. If you want to avoid this situation, you must not take anti-malarial drugs when your body is still prone to malaria.
Drink boiled, filtered or purified water
We must also realize that if we don't have access to water, we might as well not drink water, regardless of its quality. We often wash our faces with tap water which is not safe for consumption. I recommend you buy bottled water when you are traveling. Buy clean and fresh water which has not been contaminated by septic tanks, agricultural sewage or agricultural run-off. You can also buy purified water in bulk when you are in the supermarket, so you don't have to depend on tap water while you are in the US. Avoid eating undercooked meat If you eat undercooked meat or poultry, you can be at risk of getting food poisoning. The bacteria in raw meats can cause food poisoning that can be very dangerous if not handled properly.
Wash the fruits before eating them
It is very important for you to wash your fruits thoroughly before eating them. Make sure that you wash fruits thoroughly before eating them and also make sure that you wash your hands before eating them. If you are not able to wash your hands before eating fruits, then it is better to avoid them. However, if you do not wash fruits properly, then you can put in a toothbrush, wet the fruit and make sure that it is clean. You can also use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer to wash your hands if you cannot wash them. Dry the fruits properly It is important to dry the fruits thoroughly before putting them in the fridge to avoid getting stuck to the container. It is important to dry the fruits properly and put them in a transparent bag or box.
Conclusion
When it comes to keeping oneself away from communicable diseases, the best ways to do so are as below: Avoid all the immunisation or vaccination that's being practiced in your locality Avoid outdoor activities Stay away from the public places where the vulnerable section of the society congregates Keep yourself away from breeding grounds where the sick people are concentrated Check if the people you know have active Typhoid or Tuberculosis Take proper medicines and seek medical attention when the situation requires it Avoid individuals with contagious diseases, such as Ebola or AIDS As mentioned earlier, all the above-stated tips can help keep the vulnerability from diseases away.