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01. Preparing and giving oral rehydration solution (ORS)

01. Preparing and giving oral rehydration solution (ORS)

Last update: 2022-04-18
Preparing and giving oral rehydration solution (ORS)

Cholera can be prevented by:

  • Drinking safe water, water that has been boiled at least one minute. 
  • Keeping water in a clean container with a cover. 
  • Eating hot and cooked food.
  • In times of an epidemic avoid eating seafood, fish and raw food (fruits and vegetables can be contaminated). Do not eat fruit or vegetables that you have not peeled yourself.
  • Wash your hands with soap or ashes after using the latrine and before eating. 
  • Food preparers should wash their hands before touching or preparing food.
  • Protect food from flies.