Preventing Viral Infections: Strategies and Practices

Viral infections prevention involves adopting measures to reduce the risk of contracting and spreading viral diseases, such as practicing good hygiene and getting vaccinated.

Viral Infections Prevention FAQ

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How can you prevent a viral infection?

Vaccines can help prevent you from getting many viral diseases. You may be able to prevent some viral infections by: Proper hand washing. Paying attention to food safety. Cleaning surfaces that may be infected with germs. Avoiding contact with wild animals. Preventing insect bites by using insect repellent when you go outdoors.

Can a viral infection be treated?

For most viral infections, treatments can only help with symptoms while you wait for your immune system to fight off the virus. There are antiviral medicines to treat some viral infections. Antibiotics do not work for viral infections. Can viral infections be prevented? Vaccines can help prevent you from getting many viral diseases.

What is the epidemiological control of viral infections?

Traditionally, the epidemiological control of most viral infections depends on the isolation of cases, quarantine of contacts, personal protection by infection control measures and mass vaccination, because specific antiviral treatment is generally not available for most viral infections ( Table 1 ).

What are the guidelines for Infection Prevention & Control?

The Guidelines provide a nationally accepted approach to infection prevention and control, focusing on core principles and priority areas for action. They provide a basis for healthcare workers and healthcare facilities to develop detailed protocols and processes for infection prevention and control specific to local setings.