Infectious diseases result from viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites or other microorganisms.
Infectious diseases can spread through air, water and food. Common infectious diseases include Influenza and Chickenpox.
There are a few steps that we can take to avoid getting an infectious disease:
Wash hands correctly before eating or touching face, mouth or nose, after using the bathroom and handling animals.
Stay away from people with symptoms of an illness, such as coughing or sneezing.
Take medicines as prescribed by the doctor.
Stay vaccinated for certain illnesses like Chicken pox and Measles.
Wear a mask when exposed to a crowd.