What Is Gastroenteritis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. Prevention
While we cannot completely protect ourselves against gastroenteritis, it is still avoidable in many cases if only precautions were taken. One way is to ensure your children are vaccinated, which will help to protect them against the rotavirus. Other precautions include practicing good hygiene, such as washing your hands regularly and thoroughly.
Also, make sure that food is properly prepared and avoid sharing cutlery and crockery with other people. You should take extra precautions if you are travelling to a developing country. Try and make sure you drink only bottled water, and avoid eating anything that has not been cooked thoroughly.
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