Infectious Diseases
Fighting infectious diseases today is much easier than in the past. With
proper hygiene and proper precautions, in addition to numerous vaccines
and rapidly advancing medical technology, people are better equipped than
ever to avoid getting 
sick.
Prevention is the key to fighting many infectious diseases. Part of preventing the spread of an infectious disease includes:
- proper hand washing techniques
- taking certain precautions, depending on the disease
- following the nationally recommended immunization schedule for children
and adults
- taking medications correctly
Even with proper prevention, sometimes a disease is unavoidable. Some reasons may include the following:
- evolution of drug-resistant strains of a disease
- changes in a person's environment
- increased travel
- inappropriate use of prescription drugs
- lack of attention to proper personal hygiene
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Contact Information:
Department of Infectious Diseases
Driscoll Children’s Hospital
3533 S. Alameda Street
Corpus Christi, Texas 78411
For consultation, appointments, and assistance: 800 / 700-8846.
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