What Is 5th Disease?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. Prevention
It is all but impossible to make yourself completely safe from the 5th disease virus. However, there is still plenty that you can do to help reduce your risk of catching it, and from many other types of pathogen. This mainly means maintaining high hygiene standards such as washing your hands regularly.
In addition to washing your hands regularly, it is also advised to avoid touching your face where possible. You should also avoid sharing cutlery, crockery, and drinking vessels with other people. Also try and keep clear of people that appear to be ill, and you should also keep your own children at home if they are ill.
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