5 major ways to prevent cholera:
1)Drink safe water
Use bottled, chlorinated, boiled, or filtered water. Avoid piped water, drinks sold in cups or bags, and ice.
2)Wash your hands
Wash your hands with soap and clean water frequently, especially before, during, and after preparing food, and after using the toilet. If soap and clean water aren't available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
3)Cook food thoroughly
Ensure that food is well cooked before consumption. Avoid raw food such as fruits and vegetables, except you have washed them in safe water or peeled them yourself.
4)Use toilets
Use toilets or safely managed sanitation facilities to get rid of poop. Double bag items contaminated with poop before throwing them away.
5)Get vaccinated
If you plan to travel, check if cholera is common or ongoing in the area you are visiting. If cholera is present, get vaccinated against cholera. For adults, 2 doses (given 1 to 6 weeks apart) can provide protection for up to 2 years.
5 major ways to prevent cholera:
1)Drink safe water
Use bottled, chlorinated, boiled, or filtered water. Avoid piped water, drinks sold in cups or bags, and ice.
2)Wash your hands
Wash your hands with soap and clean water frequently, especially before, during, and after preparing food, and after using the toilet. If soap and clean water aren't available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
3)Cook food thoroughly
Ensure that food is well cooked before consumption. Avoid raw food such as fruits and vegetables, except you have washed them in safe water or peeled them yourself.
4)Use toilets
Use toilets or safely managed sanitation facilities to get rid of poop. Double bag items contaminated with poop before throwing them away.
5)Get vaccinated
If you plan to travel, check if cholera is common or ongoing in the area you are visiting. If cholera is present, get vaccinated against cholera. For adults, 2 doses (given 1 to 6 weeks apart) can provide protection for up to 2 years.
