What Is Viral Meningitis?
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10. How Is Viral Meningitis Prevented?
Preventing the viruses which may initiate viral meningitis includes good cleaning and sanitation habits. Wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet, and avoid close contact with sick people. Those who are ill should stay home and away from other people.3“Viral Meningitis.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, www.cdc.gov/meningitis/viral.html
Avoiding rodents and mosquito bites also help prevent viruses. By preventing those viruses which can trigger viral meningitis, there is less chance of developing the inflammation itself. A good diet and exercise can help keep an immune system healthy and ready to defend against any illness.
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