Name five ways in which you can you protect yourself against infectious diseases

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Answers should include any five of the following.
• Wash your hands often.
• Keep your hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Avoid close contact with sick people.
• Routinely clean and disinfect often-used surfaces.
• Keep up to date on vaccines.
• Make sure pets are up to date on vaccines.
• Avoid contact with wild animals.
• Avoid mosquito bites.
• Avoid walking barefoot in locker rooms or on dirt.
• Eat well and healthy.

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