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Proper cleaning and disinfection of environmental surfaces prevents indirect contact transmission. Different areas require different approaches:
High-touch surfaces (doorknobs, bed rails, keyboards) require frequent cleaning with appropriate disinfectants. Low-touch surfaces (walls, floors) need routine cleaning unless visibly contaminated.
Disinfectant
Disinfectant
A disinfectant is a product use to decontaminate a non-living surface or oject. It's used to reduce the number of microorganisms.
Examples include: bleach and ammonia.
Antiseptic
Antiseptic
An antiseptic is similar to a disinfectant. It decontaminates (reduces the number of microorganisms) but it's used for living tissues like your hands.
Examples include: rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide.
Sterilization
Sterilization
Sterilization is extreme decontamination. It gets rid of ALL microorganisms. It's needed for any medical equipement that will be going inside the body.
Examples include: autoclave and UV light.
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Humans have immune systems that are keeping us safe from the pathogens we encounter everyday! We can help our immune systems by perfoming hand hygiene, getting all vaccines and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
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