infection prevention; infection control
Refers to measures taken to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Common in medical, public health, and everyday contexts.
At the hospital, handwashing is strictly enforced for infection prevention.
Wearing masks is recommended as an infection control measure.
感染対策 is a broader term for infection countermeasures, while 感染防止 specifically emphasizes prevention.
予防 is a general term for prevention (of disease, accidents, etc.), whereas 感染防止 is specifically about preventing infection.
Compound of 感染 (infection) and 防止 (prevention).