Hospitalist | Questions Mononucleosis

What's the best way to prevent mono?

There's a mono outbreak in my daughter's school, and I would really love for my daughter to not get it. What's the best way to prevent this disease?

1 Answer

Like other viral infections that are transmitted by close contact, mononucleosis can best be prevented by avoiding close contact (it's called the "kissing disease" for a reason). Avoiding close contact and frequent hand-washing is the best that can be offered.