Aseptic Meningitis Prevention

Prevention

Wash your hands often particularly:

• If you are in close contact with an infected person
• Immediately after changing the diaper of an infected infant

If you work in a childcare setting:

• Regularly wash objects and surfaces touched by children
• Use a diluted bleach solution

If you've never had measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox:

• Consider being vaccinated

Some forms of viral meningitis are spread by mosquito bites:

• Follow public health recommendations for reducing mosquitoes near your home
• Take steps to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes

If you are contemplating a pregnancy:

• Be sure you are protected from common diseases (eg, chickenpox)
• Avoid all contact with rodents during pregnancy:
  • Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus can be acquired from pet hamsters, mice, or other rodents
  • If you own a rodent, consider finding another home for it while you are pregnant