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WHO-Europe calls on individuals to assess their personal risks and integrate simple protective measures from respiratory viruses into everyday life.
On 9 October 2024, the European office of the World Health Organization (WHO-Europe) launched the “No one knows your risk like you do” campaign (hashtag #LikeOnlyYouCan), calling for proactive health measures and ownership against respiratory viruses such as COVID-19 and influenza.
Although these viruses can affect anyone, anywhere, certain groups – older people, pregnant women, immunocompromised people and those with chronic conditions – are at a higher risk of experiencing severe consequences. If you belong to one of these groups, you are encouraged to take extra care to stay protected.
WHO suggests 5 simple actions you can take to reduce your risk of getting ill and developing severe disease:
- get vaccinated
- stay at home if sick
- wear a mask in crowds
- clean your hands
- ventilate your space.
While aimed at individuals, WHO’s campaign reiterates that health authorities play a key role in protecting their populations, namely by providing timely health information and advice that enable and empower individuals to make informed decisions that protect their health.
