Question

List steps to protect yourself from pathogen exposure?

Answer 1

Pathogens are the group of microorganisams which can cause illness and physiological disturbences in human body. There are many more steps to prevent or minimize the pathogen exposure.

1.compellsory immunization

2.good personal hygiene

3.maintain food and water hygiene

4.practice healthy food habits and stay physically fit always

5.follow good habits (avoid smoking and alcohol )

Especially in health care setting

1.do proper hand washing and hand hygiene

2.wear perpsonal protective equipment in needed cases

3.maintain proper patient isolation in case of communicable disease

4.Vaccination (HepB)

5.safe handling of sharps and needles

6.safe injection practices

7.follow strict post exposure prophylaxis protocols in case of any direct contact with pathogens.

8.follow guidlines for needle stick injury and blood exposure