Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

How Can SARS be Prevented?
CDC recommendations to aid in preventing the spread of SARS:
  • Educate the public and healthcare workers about the signs, symptoms, and prevention strategies for SARS.
  • Appropriately evaluate and manage current SARS cases.
  • Utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) and body substance isolation (BSI) (e.g., gloves, gown, N95 respirator, eye protection).
  • Frequent hand hygiene.
  • Screen incoming travelers who arrive from areas affected by SARS.
  • Heed travel alerts and advisories issued by the CDC & WHO.[6][7]