01. 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.