Rabies Prevention
Avoid Rabid Animals You can reduce your risk of coming in contact with rabid animals. Here’s how: Vaccinate your pets. Keep your pets confined. Keep your pets inside and supervise them when outside....
View ArticleTetanus Prevention
Tetanus Vaccine The tetanus vaccine usually is given to children as part of the diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccine. This vaccination provides protection against three...
View ArticleTonsillitis Prevention
Preventing the Spread of Germs The germs causing bacterial and viral tonsillitis are contagious. Therefore, good hygiene can be one of the best ways to reduce the spread of tonsillitis. Children should...
View ArticleYeast Infection Prevention
Keeping Maintained In order to avoid yeast infections, women are urged to maintain proper vaginal maintenance and cleanliness. It is recommended to avoid douching, as this can disturb the vagina’s...
View ArticlePancreatitis Prevention
Reducing Unhealthy Activities Quitting drinking alcohol can be a good step toward preventing pancreatitis. Additionally, the cessation of alcohol consumption can also help with a number of other vital...
View ArticleRosacea Prevention
Avoiding Flare-ups Rosacea patients are recommended to avoid any physical or environmental irritants which may contribute to a flare-up. As patients learn which factors may cause a flare-up, it is wise...
View ArticleVaginitis Prevention
Vaginal Hygiene Maintaining good vaginal hygiene is the best way to prevent vaginitis from occurring. Avoiding irritation of the vagina is often helpful. It is recommended to avoid hot tubs, baths, and...
View ArticleLupus Prevention
No Full Prevention Currently, there is no known way to fully prevent lupus. However, research shows that individuals who smoke tobacco may be more likely to develop lupus. For a number of health...
View ArticleLyme Disease Prevention
Stay Protected The main way to prevent Lyme disease is to protect and cover the skin. When in grassy or heavily-wooded areas, it is important to wear long sleeves and long pants. If the skin is not...
View ArticleSleep Apnea Prevention
Changes in Lifestyle to Prevent OSA Sometimes sleep apnea can be prevented or corrected with changes in lifestyle. Lifestyle changes include: Sleeping on side instead of back Quitting smoking Avoiding...
View ArticleRubella Prevention
Rubella Vaccine The best method of prevention for rubella is the rubella vaccine. This has shown to be safe and highly effective when given in combination with the vaccines for measles and mumps,...
View ArticleWest Nile Virus Prevention
Avoid Bites Since mosquitoes are the main cause of the West Nile virus, avoiding being bitten by mosquitoes is the best way to prevent exposure to the disease. Mosquitos usually thrive in warmer...
View ArticleMyelofibrosis Prevention
Prevention Avoiding industrial chemicals and radiation may help to prevent development of myelofibrosis. However, exposure to these may be unintentional or unknown, as in atomic bomb testing fields...
View ArticleHypothyroidism Prevention
Prevention There is no prevention for hypothyroidism. Tests can indicate hypothyroidism in patients before symptoms show, and early treatment can prevent patients from suffering through the stages of...
View ArticlePrevention of Urinary Tract Infection
Daily Hygiene Solutions Avoiding any contact around the urethral opening with articles that have possibly been contaminated with bacteria is necessary for preventing urinary tract infections. For...
View ArticleNeck Pain Prevention
Changes in Routine Small changes in daily routine may help to prevent neck pain. Taking frequent breaks from tasks where neck is held in one position may help to prevent strain. Tucking the phone...
View ArticlePrevention of AIDS and HIV
Protected Sex Using a new condom during any sexual interaction with a new partner is the best way to avoid contracting HIV through sex. However, this method is not effective 100 percent of the time and...
View ArticlePrevention of Yellow Fever
Vaccine The vaccination for yellow fever has been in use for many years, and is a safe and effective preventative measure for the virus. Only in rare cases has the vaccine ever caused side effects. The...
View ArticleYellow Fever Overview
Contracting Yellow Fever Yellow fever is a virus that is spread by mosquitoes. Yellow fever is most common in South America and Africa. Once contracted, the virus can be difficult to cure and can cause...
View ArticleVaricose Veins Prevention
Lifestyle Changes There is no sure way to prevent varicose veins, but steps can be taken to improve circulation and muscle definition. Many of the same measures that will reduce symptoms or discomfort...
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