Avoid Getting Meningitis By Following These 10 Tips

Cover Your Mouth

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It is heard time and again during cold and flu season, and the practice of covering one’s mouth and nose when sneezing and coughing applies for minimizing the spread of meningitis. Cough and sneeze into the upper sleeve, rather than hands. Alternatively, sneeze into a tissue, which should be tossed in the garbage immediately after. Anyone working with the public should always have a bottle of antibacterial hand sanitizer nearby.

Pregnancy Care

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It is recommended for pregnant women to heed caution when it comes to certain food to avoid coming down with the listeria meningitis. This foodborne illness is serious when it infects women who are pregnant or anyone with an impaired immune systems. The best thing to do to avoid listeriosis is to ensure meat is cooked to 165 F (74 C). Consume dairy products only if they are made with pasteurized milk and deli meat if processed correctly.

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