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Protecting Yourself Against SARS
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As a precautionary measure members of the public are advised to take the following actions:
  • Build up good body immunity. This means taking a proper diet, having regular exercise and adequate rest, reducing stress and avoiding smoking
  • Maintain good personal hygiene. Cover nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing
  • Keep hands clean and wash hands properly. Use liquid soap for hand washing and disposable towel for drying hands
  • Wash hands when they are dirtied by respiratory secretions e.g. after sneezing
  • Avoid touching the eyes, nose and mouth. If necessary, wash hands before touching them
  • Do not share towels
  • Use serving utensils at meal times
  • Keep home environment clean. Wipe furniture (including telephone) regularly (at least once a day) with a piece of towel soaked with diluted household bleach (i.e. adding 1 part of household bleach to 99 parts of water), and then wipe with a piece of towel soaked with water
  • Clean all drain outlets at home once a day. Pour a teaspoonful of 1:99 diluted household bleach down each drain outlet. After 5 minutes, rinse with water.
  • Maintain good indoor ventilation
  • Avoid visiting crowded places with poor ventilation
  • Consult your doctor promptly if you develop respiratory symptoms. The earlier you seek treatment, the higher your chances of recovery.

Caring for sick family members with respiratory tract infections:

  • Persons who are unwell should consult a doctor
  • They should follow instructions given by the doctor including the use of drugs as prescribed and taking adequate rest as appropriate
  • Adhere to good personal hygiene practices
  • Patients should put on masks to reduce the chance of spread of infection to carers
  • Carers may also put on masks to reduce the chance of acquiring infection through the airways.
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