Overview

Infection Prevention Methods

Infection prevention methods are a set of measures to reduce the risk of pathogen infection through basic countermeasures such as hand washing, mask wearing, disinfection, social distancing, and ventilation. These measures, recommended by public institutions such as the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and WHO, are effective not only against COVID-19 but also against various infectious diseases such as influenza and common colds. Through individual health habits and collective efforts, these methods serve as important means to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

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code	slug	name	description	category
01	hand-washing	Hand Washing	A preventive measure to remove viruses and bacteria by washing hands with soap and running water.	Personal Hygiene
02	mask-wearing	Mask Wearing	A preventive measure to cover the nose and mouth to prevent droplet transmission.	Personal Protection
03	hand-sanitization	Hand Sanitization	A preventive measure to sanitize hands using alcohol-based disinfectants.	Personal Hygiene
04	surface-disinfection	Surface Disinfection	A preventive measure to disinfect surfaces touched by hands, such as doorknobs and desks.	Environmental Hygiene
05	social-distancing	Social Distancing	A preventive measure to maintain distance between people and reduce infection risk.	Social Measures
06	ventilation	Ventilation	A preventive measure to exchange indoor air and reduce virus concentration.	Environmental Hygiene
07	cough-etiquette	Cough Etiquette	A preventive measure to cover the mouth and nose with a mask or tissue when coughing or sneezing.	Personal Hygiene
08	health-management	Health Management	A preventive measure to maintain immunity through daily health monitoring and regular lifestyle.	Personal Hygiene

Basic preventive measures against infectious diseases.