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… can I prevent group A streptococcal infection? Wash your hands often. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop …
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… Food other than shellfish may be contaminated by food handlers. Touching surfaces or objects contaminated with norovirus, and then placing your hand in your mouth. Having direct contact with someone who … by doing the following: Use soap and water to wash your hands often. (Alcohol-based hand sanitizers do not kill …
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… ointment work better. After you touch the area, wash your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Try not to scratch the sores, because … blisters that are leaking fluid. Handwashing Mouth Problems, Non-Injury Rash, Age 11 and Younger …
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… balls, paper towels, soap, and antiseptics. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water, and put on the gloves. … removing the catheter until the urine flow stops. Wash your hands, or take off your gloves. Examine the urine. If it is … balls, paper towels, soap, and antiseptics. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water, and put on the gloves. …
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… other swimmers do not become infected. If you are a food handler or health care worker it is possible for you to … or as advised by your local health authority. Wash your hands well and often, which will help lessen the chance of … Children in daycares should be supervised by an adult when washing their hands. For more information, see HealthLinkBC …
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… a shower. Let them do as much of the bathing as possible. Handrails and a non-skid mat inside and outside the shower … afraid of the water or don't like how it feels. A removable hand-held shower head with a long hose may help the person … Caregiving: Preventing Rashes in the Groin Area Caregiving: Washing and Styling Hair Current as of: March 27, …
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… skin. Moisturize as needed. If your face feels dry after washing it, use a moisturizing lotion. Look for skin care … any activity that causes heavy sweating, especially sports. Hands off. Try not to scrub or pick at your pimples. This … any activity that causes heavy sweating, especially sports. Hands off. Try not to scrub or pick at your pimples. This …
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… under clean conditions, such as by using properly washed hands and properly cleaned pump parts and containers, milk … Here are tips for storing breast milk safely. Wash your hands before pumping or handling milk that will be stored. Use plastic bottle …
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… These include dishes, cups, towels, and bedding. Wash your hands often and well. Use soap and water, and scrub for at … or touched things they've touched. If soap and water aren't handy, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Wear a well-fitting mask when caring for …
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… child wear mittens or clean cotton socks on his or her hands to prevent scratching. Or use light bandages over open blisters. Wash your child's hands often. Distract your child when you find him or her … child wear mittens or clean cotton socks on his or her hands to prevent scratching. Or use light bandages over open …