One Small Step for Babies, One Giant Leap for Humankind. July 5, 2016 â Even before they stand up, infants have a rough idea of how to walk; they just need some time to lay down the right neural wiring. Understanding how babies take their first steps can also help us to ...
1 Stay away from people who have colds, the flu, or other respiratory tract infections. 2  If you haven't had measles or chickenpox or if you didn't get vaccines against these diseases, avoid people who have them. 3  Wash your hands often. 4  This helps prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria that may cause pneumonia.here are a number of steps you can take to help prevent getting pneumonia. 1  Stop smoking. 2  You're more likely to get pneumonia if you smoke. 3  Avoid people who have infections that sometimes lead to pneumonia.
Prevention. The germs that cause viral and bacterial tonsillitis are contagious. Therefore, the best prevention is to practice good hygiene. Teach your child to: 1  Wash his or her hands thoroughly and frequently, especially after using the toilet and before eating.2  Avoid sharing food, drinking glasses, water bottles or utensils.o help your child prevent the spread of a bacterial or viral infection to others: 1  Keep your child at home when he or she is ill. 2  Ask your doctor when it's all right for your child to return to school. 3  Teach your child to cough or sneeze into a tissue or, when necessary, into his or her elbow.