🦠 HANTAVIRUS: Know the Risk, Protect Your Health

Hantavirus is a serious virus spread mainly through contact with infected rodents, their urine, droppings, or saliva. Although rare, it can lead to severe respiratory illness and become life-threatening if not recognized early.
⚠️ Common Symptoms:
• Fever
• Muscle aches
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Cough
• Shortness of breath
🛡️ How to Protect Yourself:
✅ Keep rooms clean and well-ventilated
✅ Avoid direct contact with rodent droppings
✅ Wear gloves and a mask when cleaning contaminated areas
✅ Store food in sealed containers
✅ Seal holes and entry points to prevent rodents from entering buildings
As future nurses and healthcare professionals, we can help educate our communities and promote disease prevention through awareness and proper hygiene practices.
💙 Prevention starts with knowledge.
Stay informed. Stay protected.