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Prevention List

Prevention could include:
  • Avoid crowds
  • Washing hands

Prevention Overview Articles

Fifth Disease
The virus that causes fifth disease lives in the nose, mouth, and throat of an infected person; therefore, the virus can be spread through the air by coughing and sneezing. It can also be spread through shared drinking glasses and eating utensils.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Fifth Disease
Currently, there is no vaccine against fifth disease. Avoiding contact with persons who exhibit symptoms of a cold and maintaining good personal hygiene by regularly washing hands may minimize the chances of an infection. Pregnant women should avo...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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