Prevention of Adenovirus

Some points discussing the prevention of adenovirus infection:

1. Good Hand Hygiene: Handwashing is an essential part of maintaining good hygiene, use soap for handwashing, and if it is not available then use alcohol-based hand sanitizer having at least 60% content alcohol. Promote regular bathing using a clean towel etc.
2. Avoid Close Contact: Sharing personal items with infected individuals, hugging, and handshaking should be avoided with individuals with adenovirus infections.
3. Respiratory Etiquette: Children and every other people should practice respiratory etiquette such as covering the nose or mouth with tissue while sneezing or coughing. Discourage them to cover with a hand as it leads to the spread of the virus with touch.
4. Clean and Disinfect: Cleaning surfaces that are regularly touched by different people such as classrooms, halls, play areas, doorknobs, and electronic devices.
5. Vaccination: Some vaccines are available for the Adenovirus. These vaccines give protection against gastrointestinal or respiratory adenovirus infections.
6. Stay Home When Sick: If any person at home facing this symptom, keep them isolated at home from preventing the spread of the virus. Follow healthcare guidelines from educational institutions or healthcare authorities regarding activities.

Adenovirus is one of the viruses from the group or family of viruses that can cause a number of diseases in animals as well as humans. Understanding the nature, spread, and symptoms, is crucial for treatment, prevention, and control of these types of infections.

Adenovirus is such a virus if it is not taken care of properly and if it happens to us, then it will trouble us with different types of diseases. This family of viruses is very big which can give us many diseases, our ability to breathe, our ability to see in our eyes, and can also cause problems in the work of digesting food. Infections caused by adenovirus are quite common and can occur throughout the year.