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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for hand hygiene
  1. Germs and Hygiene (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are germs? Germs are microorganisms. This means that they can be seen only through a microscope. They can be found everywhere - in the air, soil, and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/germsandhygiene.html - Health Topics
  2. Cytomegalovirus Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... system, your doctor may prescribe antiviral medicine. Good hygiene, including proper hand washing, may help prevent infections. Centers for Disease ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cytomegalovirusinfections.html - Health Topics
  3. Giardia Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... to prevent giardia infection is to practice good hygiene, including frequent hand washing. You should not drink water that may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/giardiainfections.html - Health Topics
  4. Hepatitis A (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... vaccine. It is also important to have good hygiene, especially washing your hands thoroughly after you go to the bathroom. National ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/hepatitisa.html - Health Topics
  5. Staphylococcal Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... can help to prevent staph infections: Use good hygiene, including washing your hands often. Don't share towels, sheets, or clothing ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/staphylococcalinfections.html - Health Topics
  6. Viral Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are viruses? Viruses are very tiny germs. They are made of genetic material (either DNA or RNA) inside of a protein coating. There are a huge number ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/viralinfections.html - Health Topics
  7. Infectious Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... prevent many infectious diseases: Get vaccinated Wash your hands often Pay attention to food safety Avoid contact ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/infectiousdiseases.html - Health Topics
  8. Animal Diseases and Your Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... have touched, like fencing or buckets, wash your hands thoroughly. Adults should make sure children who visit ... You can reduce the risk by practicing good hygiene, keeping pet areas clean and keeping your pets' ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/animaldiseasesandyourhealth.html - Health Topics