XIII.

NUTRITIONAL MANAGEMENT

Practicing healthy hygiene can decrease the risk of infection. This includes washing

hands thoroughly and covering your mouth and nose when sneezing and coughing.

You can also help reduce your risk of infection by avoiding people who are

coughing, sneezing, or showing other signs of illness. Also, don’t share personal items with

people who are sick. This means not sharing anything that comes into contact with the

mouth unless it’s been washed after it was last used.

If you’ve been exposed to a person who is infected, your doctor may recommend

preventive antibiotics. This will reduce your chances of getting the disease.

Your doctor may recommend that you get a vaccination. Vaccination is

recommended for those at increased risk for infection, such as teenagers, college students,

or people about to move into a group living situation for the first time. Talk to your doctor

about possible vaccination options.