Illness Prevention
Illness prevention is essential for protecting individuals and public health. By taking steps to prevent disease—such as getting vaccinated, practicing good hygiene, eating a balanced diet, and staying physically active—people can avoid many common illnesses and reduce the risk of serious health problems. Preventive measures help strengthen the immune system and promote long-term well-being, which leads to fewer visits to the doctor and lower healthcare costs.
In the workplace and in schools, illness prevention supports a healthier, more productive environment. When people take care of their health and follow safety guidelines, there are fewer sick days and less risk of spreading infections to others. Promoting prevention also encourages responsibility and healthy habits, which benefit not only individuals but the entire community.
Here are some activities to help you practice what you’ve learned!
Good Habits to Prevent Illness
Illness Prevention
Media Attributions
Illness Prevention Video
- “Woman Walking Through a Wooden Walkway” by Taryn Elliott, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Grabbing A Slice Of Pizza Partner With A Drink Of Soda” by cottonbro studio, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Elderly Man Eating Pizza” by Alena Darmel, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Man Running on a Treadmill” by harabe 1001, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Hiking With a Backpack” by RentoVaultAccount, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “A Woman Looking at a Cascade” by Erik Mclean, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Man Sleeping on His Bed” by Kampus Production, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “A Woman Wakes Up On A Beautiful Morning Sunlight” by cottonbro studio, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Woman Looking in Mirror” by MART PRODUCTION, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Smoking A Stick Of Cigarette” by Kelly, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “A Man Having A Glass Of Wine While Watching A Television” by cottonbro studio, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “A Depressed Woman” by Photo By: Kaboompics.com, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Depressed Woman Crying” by Photo By: Kaboompics.com, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Emotional Woman Lying on Bed” by Ivan Samkov, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “A Woman Fitness Instructor Teaching The Group Of Elderly People Some Exercises Fitted For Them” by Pressmaster, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “High Angle Shot of Healthy Foods” by Vanessa Loring, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
- “Man Getting Salad to the Dining Table” by Askar Abayev, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels License.
Good Habits to Prevent Illness Activity
Illness Prevention Activity
- “Man Running on Path Surrounded With Trees” by Nathan Cowley, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels license.
- “Tilt Shift Lens Photography of Five Assorted Vegetables” by Alexander Grey, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels license.
- “Man in Blue and Brown Plaid Dress Shirt Touching His Hair” by Nathan Cowley, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels license.
- “Brown Tabby Cat Lying on Shag Rug” by Christopher Schruff, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels license.
- “Selective Focus Photo of Smiling Woman Drinking Water from a Plastic Bottle” by Andrea Piacquadio, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels license.
- “Person Washing Hands” by Burst, via Pexels, is used under a CC0 license.
- “Blue and White Box on White Table” by Tara Winstead, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels license.
- “A Man Brushing His Teeth” by MART PRODUCTION, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels license.
- “Health Care Professionals Smiling at the Camera” by RDNE Stock Project, via Pexels, is used under the Pexels license.