Preventing schistosomiasis involves reducing exposure to contaminated water and improving sanitation. Key preventive measures include:
Avoiding swimming or wading in freshwater bodies known to be contaminated. Using safe water sources for drinking, bathing, and washing. Implementing snail control measures in endemic areas to reduce the intermediate host population. Educating communities, particularly children, about the risks and preventive strategies.
Public health initiatives, such as mass drug administration programs, can also help reduce the prevalence of schistosomiasis in endemic regions.
