2023-11-12 09:51:03
As the Office for Health and Safety of the Main-Kinzig district reports, certain rules of conduct for acute respiratory illnesses can be helpful in reducing the spread of pathogens. Symptoms such as a sore throat, cough, runny nose, headache, general weakness, malaise, muscle pain or fever are often indications of a possible infection. The pathogens are usually transmitted through droplets that enter the air when breathing, coughing and sneezing and are inhaled by other people.
Various measures are recommended to prevent and reduce the spread of pathogens:
If you become ill, stay at home for three to five days if possible or until the symptoms of the illness have significantly improved. Limit personal contacts as much as possible. Avoid contact with pregnant women, chronically ill people or old people. If possible contact with other people, wear mouth and nose protection if possible. Wash your hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds), especially following sneezing or coughing, before preparing food and before meals. Change towels more often and do not share them with other people or use paper towels temporarily. Sneeze and cough into the crook of your arm and keep your distance from other people. Use paper tissues only once and dispose of them immediately following use. Avoid shaking hands. If necessary, contact your family doctor’s practice or the medical on-call service on 116 117. In emergencies, for example acute shortness of breath, the emergency number 112 should be called.
Preventive action
To reduce your personal risk of becoming infected with a pathogen causing an acute respiratory disease, the following measures can help:
Get vaccinated (according to the recommendations of the Standing Vaccination Commission, e.g. once morest SARS-CoV-2 and seasonal flu) Avoid crowds and sick people Wear mouth and nose protection Ventilate indoor spaces regularly Wash your hands thoroughly Avoid touching your face, because over Pathogens enter the mucous membranes of the eyes, mouth and nose. Sufficient exercise in the fresh air. Healthy diet
Further information can be found on the homepage of the Federal Center for Health Education www.bzga.de or the information hotline of the Office for Health and Safety on 06051/85-17000.
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