The 5 F’s, that infectious diseases are transmitted from one person to another are through food, finger, fluid, fomite, and faeces. A major public health concern is that infectious diseases affect children more frequently. To increase awareness of health issues and alter behavior in a way that would promote good health and prevent illness, it is crucial to disseminate health information. Children who are still young and developing have little grasp of how contagious diseases spread and the health issues that affect them. A disease will result from an unhealthy lifestyle and activities among individuals. When a disease spreads from one person to another by direct or indirect contact, it is said to be communicable. Indirect contact means includes a range of mechanisms including the usual 5 F's: "finger, food, fomite, faeces, fluid." Direct contact nothing but infectious disease is frequently communicated through direct touch. The 5 F’s roles in disease transmission: Food poisoning is caused by eating tainted food. Infections caused by infectious organisms found in faeces that enter the body through the mouth are known as faeco-oral infections. Hands frequently pick up bacteria through direct or indirect contact with contaminated surfaces. A fomite is an inanimate object that is used to transmit an infectious disease from one person to another. Prevention and control measures include, Spend no less than 20 seconds washing your hands with soap and water. Chapels cleaning their hands after using the restroom. Avoid sharing tooth brushes, razors, and use condoms while having sex. Many infectious diseases can be prevented using vaccines.
