Strep Throat Prevention

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Hi, I found this article...Also if anyone has any ideas about what

to do if anyone get's it? Thanks, JoAnne

 

Prevention

To avoid getting strep throat, it is a good idea to avoid contact

with anyone who has a strep infection.

 

Wash your hands often when you are around people with colds or viral

or bacterial illnesses. Do not share toothbrushes or eating and

drinking utensils.

 

Bacteria are almost always transmitted by contact with tiny droplets

from an infected person. Strep throat is passed from one person to

another by contact with the tiny droplets of an infected person's

cough, sneeze, or breath.

Bacteria can also live for a short time on doorknobs, water faucets,

and other objects. If you touch an infected object and then touch

your eyes, nose, or mouth, you can become infected with the bacteria

or virus.

Bacteria can also be carried on food.

Keep up your body's resistance to infection with a good diet, plenty

of sleep, and regular exercise. Managing stress can also strengthen

your body's ability to fight off illness, such as strep throat. For

more information, see the topic Stress Management.

 

Humidify your home during the dry winter months or year-round if you

live in a dry climate. Moisture in the air (humidity) helps keep

your mucous membranes moist and more resistant to bacteria. You can

use a humidifier in the bedroom while you sleep. However, use care

if a person in the home has asthma or allergies; mold or other

particles that collect in the humidifier can make these conditions

worse. Clean humidifiers on a regular basis.

 

Stop smoking, and avoid breathing others' smoke. Smoke irritates the

throat tissues and may make you more susceptible to infection.