How To Protect Yourself Against The Ebola Virus
Ebola Is One Of The World’s Deadliest Diseases, Learn How To Protect Yourself.
Ebola has a death rate of 90% and horrific symptoms. As the epidemic continues to wage war in surrounding countries and even here in the U.S, many people are left with one important question: how can I protect myself against the virus?
1. Take necessary precautions when traveling overseas or area venerable Ebola virus breakout as airports, hospitals and transport hubs.
Outbreaks of the Ebola virus are ongoing in several African countries. If you have made previous plans to travel overseas in areas where there has been several cases of Ebola it’s imperative to take preventative measures to keep yourself healthy. Here are some recommended tips by WHO (World Health Organization) that you should put into practice while travelling and when you reach your destination.
- Avoid direct contact with anyone displaying symptoms of Ebola. Visible symptoms include bleeding, vomiting and excessive coughing.
- Alert airline on fellow travelers who are displaying symptoms of Ebola.
Seek medical attention immediately if you feel that you may have contracted the disease.
2. Practice Good Hand Hygiene
Although repetitive, good hand hygiene is essential to preventing the transmission of Ebola. If you work in the healthcare industry, WHO has developed a new set of guidelines entitled Five Moments for Hand Hygiene. Under these guidelines:
For the general public, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention encourages people to thoroughly wash their hands:
- Before preparing food
- After touching garbage and animals
- After using the bathroom and before eating
- After blowing your nose, coughing and sneezing
To properly cleanse your hands one should use an antibacterial soap and use hold their hands under the water for at least twenty seconds.
3. Strengthen Your Immune System
Ebola is a virus that attacks vital organs, to help avoid contracting the virus, it’s important to build up your immune system. Many viruses can be fought naturally by allowing the body to fight against external attacks. The only way our bodies can effectively fight against outside attacks is by having a powerful immune system.
One way to build your immune system is by ingesting Vitamin C. Vitamin C destroys cells that are infected with a virus. Some things your can do to boost your immune system are:
- Don’t smoke
- Eat a diet high in fruits and vegetable.
- Exercise regularly
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Keep stress levels at a minimum
4. Take Immune Boosting Supplements.
Supplements can be a great way to boost your immune. We recommend taking the following supplements if you want to boost your immune system.
- Colostrum
- Probiotics
- Echinacea
- Vitamin C
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