What Is Ebola Virus?
8. Is There a Way to Prevent Exposure and Infection?
As with any contagious disease, taking appropriate control and prevention measures is possible, even with Ebola. The standard advice is to maintain proper hygiene, especially vigorous hand-washing. You also should avoid contact with affected people both directly and indirectly, which can present challenges, especially when living in close quarters with a person suspected of having the virus.
The best way to ensure your safety during an Ebola outbreak is to maintain your distance. If you can avoid the affected area, do so. If you are in the middle of the epidemic, stay home and away from densely populated spaces. If you live with a person with the infection, try to maintain your distance and avoid physical contact. Wear protective clothing and avoid using the same bathroom, if possible. If you can, it may be best to live somewhere else temporarily.
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