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… spread easily in the late fall and winter. Wash your hands often to protect yourself from catching and spreading … Infection Gastroenteritis in Adults and Older Children Handwashing Heart Failure: Avoiding Colds and Flu Influenza …
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… and other foodborne pathogens by following good food handling practices: Cook raw foods of animal origin well … juice as well as cheese made from unpasteurized milk Wash hands, knives and cutting boards after handling uncooked foods Bag raw meat, poultry, or fish …
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… their immune systems are not fully developed. Proper food handling in child-care facilities can help prevent foodborne … How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds before you eat or handle any food and after you use the washroom. Thoroughly …
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… in water contaminated with blooms Wear rubber gloves when washing a pet exposed to cyanobacteria. Use fresh water to wash hands well after cleaning your pet Exposure to cyanobacteria …
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… well, especially in the early days, it might help to hand express your milk for a few minutes after feedings. A little bit of hand expression - even if you do not actually express any … the breasts spurs milk production. Watch a video on how to hand express breast milk. Useful resources Breastfeeding …
Medications
… How To Use Use this medication only on the skin. Wash your hands. Before applying the medication, clean and dry the … pants. After applying the medication, wash and dry your hands, unless you are using this medication to treat the hands. When applying this medication near the eyes, avoid …
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… in by families or staff Prevent cross-contamination. Wash hands, utensils and food preparation surfaces well between … snack times Make sure all residents and staff wash their hands with soap and water before and after eating. This … food from getting on objects, clothing or other surfaces. Hand sanitizers or just water are not as effective Supervise …
Medical tests
… the instructions that came with your meter. Wash your hands with warm, soapy water. Dry them well with a clean … wipe to clean your finger or other site. But make sure your hands are dry before the test. Insert a clean lancet into … the blood sample from other sites, such as the palm of the hand or the forearm. But the finger is usually the most …
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… germs can get on the changing table, the caregiver's hands, or the hands of the already-infected child. The rotavirus germs can … Age 11 and Younger Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Handwashing Immunizations Nausea and Vomiting, Age 11 and …
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… pink eye are contagious. They spread very easily. Poor handwashing is the main cause of the spread of pink eye. Sharing … Eye Problems, Non-Injury Eye Injuries Self-Care Wash your hands often. Always wash them before and after you treat …
