Title: Chapter 1: What is Ebola and what does it do to the body? | Mercy Corps
Headings: Chapter 1: What is Ebola and what does it do to the body?
Chapter 1: What is Ebola and what does it do to the body?
What exactly is Ebola?
What happens to your body when you get Ebola?
What causes an Ebola outbreak to start?
What causes Ebola to spread?
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How can you protect yourself against Ebola?
Is there a vaccine to prevent Ebola?
What are the long-term health effects of Ebola?
Can Ebola be treated?
Can you survive Ebola without treatment?
How much does it cost to treat Ebola?

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Thank you for signing up! How can you protect yourself against Ebola? There are several ways to prevent getting infected during an Ebola outbreak. First, it's worth noting that although Ebola is contagious, it cannot spread to others when a person does not show symptoms. Also, there is no evidence that the virus can spread through water or air, and Ebola is not usually spread through food. Currently, there is no evidence that Ebola can be spread through insects. Ebola can only spread through direct contact with infected bodily fluids and is not as easy to catch as the flu or the common cold. If you live in or plan to travel to a country where Ebola has been found, you can take steps to protect yourself from the disease by: Washing your hands often
Avoiding contact with bodily fluids
Avoiding contact with individuals who appear ill or who have a fever
Avoiding objects that have come in contact with an infected individual such as bedding, clothing or medical equipment
Not handling someone who has died from Ebola
Avoiding contact with bats and nonhuman primates, and raw meat from these animals
Avoiding seeking medical care at hospitals where patients are being treated for Ebola
Paying attention to your health for 21 days after returning from a country where Ebola has been found
Seeking medical attention immediately if you experience any Ebola symptoms
Healthcare workers are especially vulnerable to Ebola.