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Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs Last updated June 1, … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Wash your hands often to keep yourself and others healthy. Hand washing is the most important thing you can do to help stop …
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Hand, foot and mouth disease Last updated July 29, 2024 … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hand, foot and mouth disease? Hand, foot and mouth disease … after your child feels better. For more information on hand washing, please visit HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: …
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… The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour Last updated August 7, 2024 … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is second-hand tobacco smoke or vapour? Second-hand tobacco smoke or vapour is a mix of smoke or vapour …
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… animal or the area around the animal and do not wash your hands afterward, the germs can spread from hands to mouth. This can happen through eating, sucking … wash their hands properly. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop …
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… staff and visitors can spread the infection to you if their hands have come in contact with the C. diff bacteria, and they have not properly cleaned their hands before touching you, or touching items that you might … the door when you leave if you are in a public restroom If washing hands frequently apply hand cream often to prevent …
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… CPO spreads from person to person is by direct contact if hands are not cleaned after going to the bathroom and before … prevent CPO from spreading to others in the home: Wash your hands often, especially after going to the bathroom, after … wash their hands frequently. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop …
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… ill when you touch these surfaces and then place your hands or fingers in your mouth. The virus can also spread if an infected person does not wash their hands or if someone with this illness handles food, water or … diapers or before eating or preparing food. Proper hand washing requires running water, soap and cleansing of the …
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… person to person is by direct contact, usually with the hands. If your hands become contaminated, the VRE bacteria can enter your … reduce the spread of bacteria. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop …
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… SA infection. For those who might be carrying MRSA, regular washing reduces the numbers carried on the skin and the … prevent the spread by keeping wounds covered, cleaning your hands regularly, and not sharing personal items such as … such items as towels or uniforms. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help …
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… you know has impetigo. It is very important to wash your hands after touching the rash, as impetigo spreads easily by hand-to-hand contact. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs . A child with …