rani
Administrator
Protecting yourself against
Respiratory Tract Infections
As a precautionary measure members of the public are advised to take the following actions :
Build up good body immunity. This means taking a proper diet, having regular exercise and adequate rest, reducing stress and avoiding smoking
Maintain good personal hygiene. Cover nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing
Keep hands clean and wash hands properly. Use liquid soap for hand washing and disposable towel for drying hands
Wash hands when they are dirtied by respiratory secretions e.g. after sneezing
Avoid touching the eyes, nose and mouth. If necessary, wash hands before touching them
Do not share towels
Use serving utensils at meal times
Keep home environment clean. Wipe furniture (including telephone) regularly (at least once a day) with a piece of towel soaked with diluted household bleach (i.e. adding 1 part of household bleach to 99 parts of water), and then wipe with a piece of towel soaked with water
Maintain good indoor ventilation
Avoid visiting crowded places with poor ventilation
Consult your doctor promptly if you develop respiratory symptoms
Caring for sick family members with respiratory tract infections :
Persons who are unwell should consult a doctor
They should follow instructions given by the doctor including the use of drugs as prescribed and taking adequate rest as appropriate
Adhere to good personal hygiene practices
Patients should put on masks to reduce the chance of spread of infection to carers
Carers may also put on masks to reduce the chance of acquiring infection through the airways
25 March 2003
Department of Health
Respiratory Tract Infections
As a precautionary measure members of the public are advised to take the following actions :
Build up good body immunity. This means taking a proper diet, having regular exercise and adequate rest, reducing stress and avoiding smoking
Maintain good personal hygiene. Cover nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing
Keep hands clean and wash hands properly. Use liquid soap for hand washing and disposable towel for drying hands
Wash hands when they are dirtied by respiratory secretions e.g. after sneezing
Avoid touching the eyes, nose and mouth. If necessary, wash hands before touching them
Do not share towels
Use serving utensils at meal times
Keep home environment clean. Wipe furniture (including telephone) regularly (at least once a day) with a piece of towel soaked with diluted household bleach (i.e. adding 1 part of household bleach to 99 parts of water), and then wipe with a piece of towel soaked with water
Maintain good indoor ventilation
Avoid visiting crowded places with poor ventilation
Consult your doctor promptly if you develop respiratory symptoms
Caring for sick family members with respiratory tract infections :
Persons who are unwell should consult a doctor
They should follow instructions given by the doctor including the use of drugs as prescribed and taking adequate rest as appropriate
Adhere to good personal hygiene practices
Patients should put on masks to reduce the chance of spread of infection to carers
Carers may also put on masks to reduce the chance of acquiring infection through the airways
25 March 2003
Department of Health