How can SARS be prevented?
• Good personal hygiene can reduce the risk of spreading SARS from an infected person to a healthy individual. • Avoid sharing eating and drinking utensils. • Wash hands often and well, especially after one blows their nose. • Cover mouth and nose with a tissue when sneezing or coughing. • One should avoid public transportation if they suspect they may be in infected with the disease. • Clean all surfaces that are possibly contaminated with SARS. Use a household cleaner while wearing disposable gloves. • If a person thinks they have been exposed to SARS, they should contact their healthcare provider immediately. Alert the healthcare provider if you suspect SARS before the visit so precautions can be taken to prevent exposing others.
