Viral Meningitis Prevention
Is it possible to prevent Viral Meningitis? Read what the medical community suggests for prevention methods in the condition center at ThirdAge.com.
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How to Prevent Viral Meningitis
Wash your hands often particularly:
- If you are in close contact with an infected person
- Immediately after changing the diaper of an infected infant
If you work in a childcare setting:
- Regularly wash objects and surfaces touched by children
- Use a diluted bleach solution
If you've never had measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox:
- Consider being vaccinated
Some forms of viral meningitis are spread by mosquito bites:
- Follow public health recommendations for reducing mosquitoes near your home
- Take steps to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes
If you are contemplating a pregnancy:
- Be sure you are protected from common diseases (eg, chickenpox vaccine)
- Avoid all contact with rodents during pregnancy:
- Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus can be acquired from pet hamsters, mice, or other rodents
- If you own a rodent, consider finding another home for it while you are pregnant
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