Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Prevention

Prevention

To help reduce your chance of getting SARS, take the following steps:

Practice good handwashing.
Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers regularly.
Disinfect toilets, sinks, or other objects or surfaces used by anyone with SARS.
Do not share utensils, glasses, towels, or linen with anyone with SARS.
If you are a healthcare worker, use gloves, gown, and use eye protection when caring for patients with SARS.

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