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. 2017 Sep 4:755–769. doi: 10.1007/978-3-662-55713-6_56
Strategy Action
6.1 Individual precautions

Frequent handwashing

Avoiding contacts between the hands, eyes and nose

Covering of the mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing

Avoiding skin-to-skin contact

Avoiding contact with ill individuals

6.2 Medical staff

Develop, implement and monitor illness prevention guidelines

Screen for airway inflammation disturbances

Identify and manage high-risk athletes

6.3 Management of stress and load

Recovery plan

Stress management education (athletes, staff)

6.4 Nutrition Well-balanced diet with sufficient intake of nutrients (specific nutrients may be targeted)