When food handlers or eateries do not practice good cleanliness, the risk of typhoid spreading increases. Photos: Filepic
Typhoid fever is easily treatable, as long as you seek professional help as soon as the symptoms occur.
According to private general practitioner Dr Liew Lee Huat, practising good hygiene is the key to lowering your risk of getting typhoid fever. Important guidelines include washing hands before and after eating, and after going to the toilet. Choose steaming hot food over those that are stored and served at room temperature.
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