There are several key ways to prevent infections caused by microorganisms, including controlling vectors like mosquitoes and houseflies, sterilization using heat, chemicals, or radiation, and immunization. Vectors can be controlled by covering food, disposing of waste properly, using insecticides, and cleaning areas where larvae may live. Sterilization aims to kill pathogens through processes like applying steam, chemicals like antiseptics and disinfectants, or radiation. Immunization stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies to fight pathogens by exposing it to weakened or dead forms of viruses and bacteria typically through vaccines.