{"id":5677,"date":"2026-10-29T09:29:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T09:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/public-health\/?page_id=5677"},"modified":"2026-11-06T13:09:09","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T13:09:09","slug":"preventing-illness-and-protecting-health","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/public-health\/healthy-adults\/preventing-illness-and-protecting-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Preventing illness and protecting health"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"page-section clearfix has_background_image has_mobile_background_image text-dark\" id=\"block_acf-block-6aedac171d370\"><div class=\"page-inner\"><div class=\"page-innerblocks\">\n<section class=\"parent-banner clearfix no-padding\" id=\"block_acf-block-6aedac171d39e\"><div class=\"banner-outer\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"banner-show parent-banner-outer parent-banner-1\" data-aos=\"fade\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x banner-top\"><div class=\"medium-9 large-9 cell medium-order-1 content-1\"><div class=\"banner-content\"><header><h1>Preventing illness and protecting health<\/h1><\/header><p>Protect yourself, your family and your community from preventable illness.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"page-section clearfix text-dark\" id=\"block_acf-block-6aedac171d3bc\"><div class=\"page-inner\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\"><div class=\"medium-12 large-12 cell\"><div class=\"page-innerblocks\">\n<section class=\"multi-column-card-with-icons clearfix\" id=\"block_acf-block-6aedac171df25\" ><header class=\"content-header\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x \"><div class=\"cell small-10 medium-9 large-8\"><h2 class=\"text-left\">Prevention and protection guidance<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/header><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x \"><div class=\"cell small-10 medium-9 large-8\"><p class=\"intro text-left\">Many illnesses can be prevented through simple everyday actions. Small changes to our daily habits can reduce the spread of infections, protect those most at risk, and help us all stay healthy, active and independent. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-cards link-type-button text-dark\"><ul class=\"grid-x small-up-1 medium-up-2 large-up-3 grid-margin-x\"><li class=\"cell content-outer col-1\"><div class=\"content-inner  text-dark\"><div class=\"content-details\"><header class=\"content-heading\"><p class=\"content-subtitle\"><span class=\"content-icon-subtitle\"><span class=\"fa-duotone fa-solid fa-house-medical-circle-check\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><h3>Screening and spotting illness early<\/h3><\/header><div class=\"content-intro\"><p>Find out how spotting illness early through screening and health checks can improve health outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"content-button\"><span class=\"icon-text\">Find out more<\/span><a class=\"icon-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/public-health\/healthy-adults\/preventing-illness-and-protecting-health\/spotting-illness-early\/\" aria-label=\"Find out more about Screening and spotting illness early\"><span class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-image-outer content-icon\"><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-outer col-2\"><div class=\"content-inner  text-dark\"><div class=\"content-details\"><header class=\"content-heading\"><p class=\"content-subtitle\"><span class=\"content-icon-subtitle\"><span class=\"fa-duotone fa-thin fa-hands-bubbles\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><h3>Clean hands, air, and surfaces<\/h3><\/header><div class=\"content-intro\"><p>Simple steps to keep hands, air and surfaces clean can help prevent infections from spreading.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"content-button\"><span class=\"icon-text\">Find out more<\/span><a class=\"icon-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/public-health\/healthy-adults\/preventing-illness-and-protecting-health\/clean-hands-air-and-surfaces\/\" aria-label=\"Find out more about Clean hands, air, and surfaces\"><span class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-image-outer content-icon\"><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-outer col-3\"><div class=\"content-inner  text-dark\"><div class=\"content-details\"><header class=\"content-heading\"><p class=\"content-subtitle\"><span class=\"content-icon-subtitle\"><span class=\"fa-sharp fa-solid fa-virus\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><h3>Vaccinations and immunisation<\/h3><\/header><div class=\"content-intro\"><p>Vaccinations help protect you, your family and your community from serious illness and infectious diseases.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"content-button\"><span class=\"icon-text\">Find out more<\/span><a class=\"icon-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/public-health\/healthy-adults\/preventing-illness-and-protecting-health\/vaccinations-and-immunisation\/\" aria-label=\"Find out more about Vaccinations and immunisation\"><span class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-image-outer content-icon\"><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-outer col-4\"><div class=\"content-inner  text-dark\"><div class=\"content-details\"><header class=\"content-heading\"><p class=\"content-subtitle\"><span class=\"content-icon-subtitle\"><span class=\"fa-solid fa-earth-europe\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><h3>Healthy travel<\/h3><\/header><div class=\"content-intro\"><p>Simple health precautions before travelling can help you stay safe, healthy and enjoy your trip.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"content-button\"><span class=\"icon-text\">Find out more<\/span><a class=\"icon-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/public-health\/healthy-adults\/preventing-illness-and-protecting-health\/healthy-travel\/\" aria-label=\"Find out more about Healthy travel\"><span class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-image-outer content-icon\"><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-outer col-5\"><div class=\"content-inner  text-dark\"><div class=\"content-details\"><header class=\"content-heading\"><p class=\"content-subtitle\"><span class=\"content-icon-subtitle\"><span class=\"fa-sharp fa-solid fa-bugs\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><h3>Infections from animals<\/h3><\/header><div class=\"content-intro\"><p>Learn how to reduce your risk of infections from animals, insects, pets and local wildlife.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"content-button\"><span class=\"icon-text\">Find out more<\/span><a class=\"icon-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/public-health\/healthy-adults\/preventing-illness-and-protecting-health\/infections-from-animals\/\" aria-label=\"Find out more about Infections from animals\"><span class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-image-outer content-icon\"><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-outer col-6\"><div class=\"content-inner  text-dark\"><div class=\"content-details\"><header class=\"content-heading\"><p class=\"content-subtitle\"><span class=\"content-icon-subtitle\"><span class=\"fa-solid fa-hospital-user\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><h3>Current illness or health risks<\/h3><\/header><div class=\"content-intro\"><p>Know where to get advice and support if you feel unwell or have health concerns.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"content-button\"><span class=\"icon-text\">Find out more<\/span><a class=\"icon-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/public-health\/healthy-adults\/preventing-illness-and-protecting-health\/current-illness-or-health-risks\/\" aria-label=\"Find out more about Current illness or health risks\"><span class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-image-outer content-icon\"><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-outer col-7\"><div class=\"content-inner  text-dark\"><div class=\"content-details\"><header class=\"content-heading\"><p class=\"content-subtitle\"><span class=\"content-icon-subtitle\"><span class=\"fa-solid fa-bacteria\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><h3>Using antimicrobials carefully<\/h3><\/header><div class=\"content-intro\"><p>Use antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines responsibly to help keep them effective for future generations.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"content-button\"><span class=\"icon-text\">Find out more<\/span><a class=\"icon-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/public-health\/healthy-adults\/preventing-illness-and-protecting-health\/using-antimicrobials-carefully\/\" aria-label=\"Find out more about Using antimicrobials carefully\"><span class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-image-outer content-icon\"><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-outer col-8\"><div class=\"content-inner  text-dark\"><div class=\"content-details\"><header class=\"content-heading\"><p class=\"content-subtitle\"><span class=\"content-icon-subtitle\"><span class=\"fa-solid fa-cloud-snow\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><h3>Environmental hazards and protection<\/h3><\/header><div class=\"content-intro\"><p>Learn how to protect your health from environmental risks including weather, air quality and flooding.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"content-button\"><span class=\"icon-text\">Find out more<\/span><a class=\"icon-button\" 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