Hantavirus prevention
Dernière mise à jour : 12/05/2026
Avertissement : ces informations sont générales et ne remplacent pas un avis médical. En cas de symptômes, d’exposition à des rongeurs ou de doute, consultez un professionnel de santé ou les autorités sanitaires compétentes.
Prevention focuses on reducing contact with rodents and avoiding unsafe cleaning practices in contaminated spaces.
General prevention steps
- control rodent entry into homes, cabins, storage rooms and workplaces;
- store food and waste in sealed containers;
- ventilate enclosed spaces before cleaning;
- avoid sweeping or vacuuming dry rodent droppings or nesting material;
- follow official guidance for wet cleaning, disinfection and protective equipment.
When cleaning is risky
If there is heavy rodent contamination or uncertainty about safe cleaning, consult public health guidance or professional pest-control and cleaning services.