infection control measures; steps to prevent infection
Refers to policies, actions, or precautions taken to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Commonly used in medical, public health, and everyday contexts.
病院では感染症対策を徹底している。
The hospital is thoroughly implementing infection control measures.
手洗いは基本的な感染症対策の一つです。
Handwashing is one of the basic steps to prevent infection.
感染症対策 is the broader term covering treatment and public health response, while 防疫 focuses narrowly on prevention and containment measures like quarantine and disinfection.
Compound of 感染症 (infectious disease) and 対策 (countermeasure, measure).