Why personal protective measures are important
Dec. 15, 2023
Global Korean Post
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Personal protective measures are actions you can take to reduce your risk of getting or spreading respiratory infectious diseases, such as:
- the flu
- COVID-19
- respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
These actions are also known as public health measures that can be used by individuals.
Personal protective measures work by breaking the chain of infection. This means stopping viruses and bacteria from spreading to an uninfected person through:
- contaminated objects
- a person who is infected
These measures have always been an important part of preventing illness.
They will continue to be important to help prevent the spread of respiratory infectious diseases, and can be used beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
