infections
Murine (Endemic) Typhus
Prevention of Murine Typhus
There is no vaccine to prevent murine typhus. Prevention of murine typhus involves measures to reduce contact with infected fleas. Keeping rodents and other animals away from the home, the workplace, and recreational areas—for example, by removing brush, rock piles, junk, piles of firewood, and food supplies (especially pet food) Wearing gloves if handling sick or dead animals 