The article discusses the features of prophylactic measures in the field of preventing the development of intestinal infections in children and adults. The author notes that taking proper measures on time in this area will reduce the dynamics of the spread of such diseases, as well as the number of cases of intestinal infections among people. The prevention measures which are considered in this work should be implemented in organizations, educational institutions and public places. This will reduce the cost of the consequences of the spread of various intestinal infections and preserve the health of adults and children, since the consequences of intestinal diseases can be significant for a person and cause the development of various systemic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.