Hygiene for influenza, coronavirus infection and other acute respiratory infections

What should you do during the circulation of influenza pathogens, coronavirus infection and other pathogens of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) in order to prevent your own infection and protect others if you get sick?

The causative agents of all these diseases are highly contagious and are transmitted mainly by airborne droplets.

When sneezing and coughing in the air around a sick person, microdrops of his saliva, sputum and respiratory secretions, which contain viruses, spread. Larger droplets settle on surrounding objects and surfaces, while smaller ones remain in the air for a long time and are transported to distances of up to several hundred meters, while viruses retain the ability to infect from several hours to several days. The main measures of hygienic prevention are aimed at preventing the contact of healthy people with virus-containing particles of secretions of a sick person.

Compliance with the following hygiene rules will significantly reduce the risk of infection or further spread of influenza, coronavirus infection and other SARS.

.How not to get infected

• Wash your hands after visiting any public places, transport, touching door handles, money, public office equipment in the workplace, before eating and cooking. Pay special attention to thoroughly lathering (at least 20 seconds), and then completely drying your hands.
• After returning home from the street - wash your hands and face with soap, rinse your nose with isotonic salt solution.
• Touch the face, eyes-only recently washed hands. If you do not have access to water and soap, use alcohol-based disinfectants to clean your hands. Or use a disposable napkin, if you need to touch your eyes or nose
• Wear a disposable medical mask in crowded places and transport. Change the mask to a new one every 2-3 hours, you can not reuse the mask.
• Give preference to smooth hairstyles when you are in crowded places, loose hair, often in contact with the face, increases the risk of infection.
• Avoid close contact and stay in the same room with people who have visible signs of SARS (cough, sneezing, nasal discharge).
• Do not touch door handles, railings, other objects or surfaces in public spaces with your bare hands.
• Restrict greeting handshakes, kisses, and hugs.
• Ventilate the premises more often.
• Do not use shared towels.

How not to infect others

• Minimize contact with healthy people (greeting handshakes, kisses).
• When coughing or sneezing, be sure to cover your mouth, if possible-with a disposable handkerchief, if not-with your palms or elbow bend.
• Use only personal or disposable dishes.
• Isolate your personal hygiene items from your household: a toothbrush, a washcloth, and towels.
• Carry out wet cleaning of the house daily, including the treatment of door handles, switches, control panels of office equipment.