Question

How can we prevent exposure to air Borne infections ,water borne infections and Vector Borne infections?

Answer 1

To prevent air borne diseases

• Stay away from the diseased person.

• Wear a mask when you need to contact a diseased person.

• Cover your mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing to prevent the spread of the disease.

To prevent water borne diseases

• Ensure proper disposal of sewage.

• Ensure safe drinking water supply.

To prevent vector borne diseases

• Provide a clean environment, which helps in preventing vectors like mosquitoes from breeding.

• Availability of proper nutrition. If proper and sufficient nutrition is not available, the immune system of the body will not function properly.