Prevention

Since adenoviruses are transmitted in a variety of different ways, there are a wide range of preventative measures that can be taken to reduce the likelihood of infection. These include:

Respiratory
• Cover mouth and nose while sneezing
• Avoid touching eyes, nose, or other respiratory mucosa

Fecal-Oral and Direct Contact
• Frequent hand-washing and other personal hygiene measures
• Clean potentially contaminated surfaces (table tops, counters, toys, drawer handles, etc.)

Water-borne
• Maintain chlorine levels in pools
• Sterilize water

Nosocomial and Iatrogenic
• Sterilization of hospital equipment
• Wear masks, gloves, and other protective clothing when interacting with a patient with adenovirus infection

General Prevention
• Avoid conscious exposure to people known to have an adeno