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what are the preventing measures for tuberculosis?
TB prevention consists of two main parts. The first part of TB prevention is to stop the transmission of TB from one adult to another. This is done through firstly, identifying people with active TB, and then curing them through the provision of drug treatment. The second main part of TB prevention is to prevent people with latent TB from developing active, and infectious, TB disease. The BCG vaccine has been shown to provide children with excellent protection against the disseminated forms of TB, however protection against pulmonary TB in adults is variable.

Leading a healthy life style: The germs attack the lungs when a person's body resistance is reduced. So try to guard yourself by leading a healthy lifestyle in order to minimise the chance of contracting the illness. This includes:

    - adequate exercise
    - enough rest and sleep
    - balanced diet
    - avoidance of smoking and alcohol
    - breathing fresh air and maintaining good indoor ventilation
    - good personal hygiene (e.g., avoid coughing and sneezing directly at other persons).


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