How to Prevent Infections?

How to Prevent the Spread of Infections?

There are simple ways to reduce the risk of infection—it starts with you. The first step is washing your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Various studies have shown that handwashing significantly reduced the spread of the virus during the COVID-19 pandemic, which you must have heard of. Well, it is not easy to train yourself overnight. But you can start by making it a habit to scrub well, especially before eating and after touching surfaces in public places. It really helps to stop germs from spreading. Besides this, covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing is helpful. Use a tissue or your elbow when sneezing, not your hands. This way, you don’t transfer germs when you touch things. Also, try to avoid touching your face too often. Germs can enter through your eyes, nose, and mouth. I can understand this one; actually, many people don’t. But just being aware can help. And one more thing—if you’re feeling unwell, it’s best to stay home and rest. That way, you recover faster and prevent others from getting sick. Small steps like these can make a big difference in keeping everyone healthy. Preventing infections starts with you.