2. Is there any way to prevent getting a parvovirus B19 infection?
There is no vaccine available for parvovirus. The virus is passed through close contact, and people may be infectious even when no symptoms are present. However, careful hygiene, such as diligently washing hands and covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, can help prevent transmission of the virus. Most people are infected when they are children.
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