In the face of the increase in hantavirus cases in the country, daily care plays a central role in reducing the risk of contagion. Basic measures to evade the presence of rodents, the main transmitters of the disease, and to limit contact with potentially contaminated environments include cleanliness and order in inhabited spaces. Keeping homes clean and free of unused items, sealing cracks and holes, and organizing the nearby area are key actions to prevent rodents from finding shelter or access to the inside of homes. In this context, complying with the recommended prevention measures helps reduce exposure to the virus and decrease the risk of contracting hantavirus, especially in areas where cases have been registered, reinforcing the importance of cleanliness, hygiene, and environmental care as central prevention tools. Personal hygiene and hygiene of enclosed spaces are also fundamental. Additionally, it is important to avoid direct face-to-face contact with rodents, their burrows, and their droppings, as well as to take precautions when camping, choosing places away from weeds. Taking out the trash where it should go and keeping the neighborhood's common areas clean is also a way to help eradicate rodents.
