How to Prevent a Disease

Introduction

Microorganisms, commonly referred to as germs go into the body, reproduce and interfere with regular functioning of the body. Communicable infections are the leading causes for sickness and even death all over the world. Therefore, it is important for individuals to develop healthy habits averting germs and infectious illnesses from distributing. For instance, proper management and preparation of food, washing hands regularly with disinfectants and not sharing personal effects are some habitual ways of preventing infections and spread of diseases. This paper will look into each habit in detail.

Washing hands regularly

 The hands are the most active part of the external body. No human task can take place without the input of hands. Correspondingly, hands collect germs over time and they need washing. One of the most vital well-being habits is regular washing of hands. Humans’ hands transmit microorganisms thus vital to wash them on a regular basis even if they are not dirty.

 Previously, during and after making foodstuff, before partaking food; before and after taking care of a ill patient; before and after tending to a wound; after gusting the muzzle or sneezing, after utilizing a lavatory, after exchanging an infant’s diapers or washing a kid who came out of the toilet; after coming into contact with garbage and finally after petting an animal or animal fecal matter.

 The actual process of washing hands should be effective. First, wet the hands with hygienic water. The water may be lukewarm or cold. Then, close the tap and smear soap detergent on the hands. Secondly, lather the hands by rubbing against each other. Lather the hands on all sides including the backside, palms, fingers, in between the fingers and nails. Thirdly, brush the hands continuously for around one minute. Some people use timers but it is not necessary timing the rubbing. Instead, one can hum a song during the process. Fourthly, rinse the hands under uncontaminated water. Lastly, dry the hands with a dry clean cloth or a drying machine if you have one.

Proper Management and Preparation Of Food Safely

 Germs can infect food. Washing hands, plates, cooking pots, cups, and kitchen surfaces frequently used when making foodstuff is a highly valuable practice. Food storage at the appropriate temperature may inhibit germ infestation. Correct food sanitation means knowing how to avert the distribution of germs while cooking, making and storing food. Uncooked food need proper storage facilities and one needs to handle uncooked foods with proper care to avoid food poisoning and other dangerous issues.

 There are four distinct ways of keeping the food harmless at home. First, ensuring hands, exteriors surrounding and kitchen apparatus are in proper hygiene before, during, and after preparing food. Secondly, while cooking food, one must ensure the food cooks properly through the entire cooking process to eradicate unsafe microorganisms. Thirdly, storing foods under the right temperature slows down the growth of disease causing organisms. Most fridges have temperature-regulating buttons, which helps a user set the right temperature hence one can choose medium temperature or adjust according to longevity. Fourthly, circumventing cross adulteration by preventing the disbursement of disease causing organisms on ready to eat foods staff. Handling food goes hand in hand with cleaning hands and utilization of clean dishcloths as unclean ones may harbor disease-causing microorganisms. Therefore, one should always wash dishcloths and then hang then to dry for the next use.

 In terms of eating and cooking foods, always reheat foods when it goes cold. Destructive bacteria die during cooking and reheating cold food for a certain length of time only ensures the foods remains safe for a longer duration. In addition, some foods contain instructions hence before cooking one needs to read the full manual.

Avoid Sharing Personal Items

 It is difficult sanitizing personal items such as combs, cloths, and toothbrushes in between showers. In fact, sharing personal effect is not wise and some items cannot be recurrently utilized. If you want to avoid a flu or an illness more grave, one can make a point of keeping their personal belongings to themselves and keep away from other people’s personal staff, body fluids such as blood and saliva. For instance, if a person has a flu, covering the mouth with both hands while sneezing or coughing is commendable. However, if one does not wash their hands after the cough and use same hands to scoop lip gloss, the probability of spreading the disease to the owner of the lip gloss is high. Therefore, next time someone uses the lip gloss, he or she will get the flu.

 In summary, to avoid or prevent the spread of diseases one should wash their hands regularly, that is before, during and after taking a meal to avoid transmitting germs into the food they are eating and then ingesting it into their bodies. Secondly, the kitchen surface utensils needs washing regularly before handling food. While cooking one should cook the food thoroughly killing all the germs present.