La prevención es la clave para detener la transmisión de muchas enfermedades infecciosas y algunas veces puede ser la diferencia entre la vida y la muerte. Lavarse las manos es la forma más importante para prevenir la transmisión de una infección. Desafortunadamente, el lavado de las manos poco frecuente e inadecuado continúa siendo un factor principal en la transmisión de enfermedades. Otras formas importantes de prevención de enfermedades incluyen un programa de vacunación adecuado y la consideración de las precauciones con las mascotas.
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