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Spread of disease
Disease Vectors
A disease vector is any organism that can spread infectious disease to another organism through bites, scratches, body fluids, or other contact.
Disease Prevention
Aseptic techniques, such as washing hands, sterilizing equipment, and using disinfectants to clean homes, have reduced the spread of many diseases and led to safer medical practices.
Better sanitation and safer processing of food and water have improved the length and quality of human lives.
Medicines, such as antibiotics, have been developed to fight bacterial infections like strep throat.
Vaccinations using weak or inactive strains of viruses strengthen the body's immune system against many serious infections, like measles.
What You Should Do
Keep immunizations up to date. Follow recommended immunizations for children, adults, and pets.
Use antibiotics exactly as prescribed. Take them for the full course prescribed by your doctor, but not for colds or other non bacterial illnesses. Never self-medicate with antibiotics or share them with family or friends.
Report to your doctor any quickly worsening infection or any infection that does not get better after you take a prescribed antibiotic.
If you travel internationally, get all recommended immunizations, and use protective medications for travel, especially to areas with malaria.
Keep Clean
Wash your hands often, especially during cold and flu season (usually during the winter time).
Be aware of what you eat, and prepare foods carefully.
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Wash dishes, clothes/towels with hot water & often.
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