Croup - Prevention 

The infection that causes croup is often spread through infected droplets of moisture that are passed through the air when someone coughs or sneezes. It can, therefore, be difficult to prevent spread of the infection.

Preventing infection

To try to limit the spread of infection, you should always practise good personal hygiene and teach your children to follow this from an early age. For example, both you and your child should:

• wash your hands regularly
• always cough and sneeze into a tissue, before throwing it away immediately
• clean surfaces regularly to keep them free of germs
• avoid sharing unwashed cups, plates, cutlery and other kitchen utensils