Prevention
Hantavirus prevention for everyday settings
Most prevention strategies focus on avoiding exposure to rodent urine, droppings, and contaminated dust. Good environmental hygiene is the foundation of risk reduction.
Home and storage spaces
- Seal cracks, vents, and entry points.
- Store food in rodent-resistant containers.
- Use wet-cleaning with disinfectant instead of dry sweeping.
Work and outdoor environments
- Wear gloves and appropriate respiratory protection where needed.
- Ventilate closed spaces before cleaning.
- Use protocols for farms, sheds, cabins, and utility areas.