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There
are several viruses which are more worrisome than the Ebola virus. Health Briefs TV reminds readers of what they are and how to prevent catching one.
The
Flu – Droplets from an ill person’s sneeze or cough can travel up to six feet
away. Please remember to cover your nose
and mouth when sneezing or coughing around others.
Enterovirus
– This is the virus that is mostly affecting young children. It can be passed
by touching an infected person or surface. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and
water or use a hand sanitizer. Don’t touch the face anywhere.
Norovirus
– This virus spread when an infected person touches a surface, food or water
and other people tough or eat the same surface or food. Again, wash hands
thoroughly before touching food or any common surface.
HIV
– HIV is transmitted through bodily fluids and shared needles. To prevent
transmission, don’t shares needles and wear condoms or other items to block
transmission during sex.
Hepatitis
– The virus is transmitted through sharing dirty needles. Don’t share needles
and be sure any medical worker is using a clean, sterilized one on you, if
needed.
RSV
– RSV stands for Respiratory Syncytial Virus. It mostly affects very young
children and the elderly. It is spread through coughing and sneezing. Health Briefs TV urges readers to teach young
children to cover noses and mouths when coughing and sneezing, and reminds
seniors to do the same.
These
six viruses are more contagious and easily spread than the Ebola virus.
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