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Living Conditions and Hygiene   -  Protect Against Disease/Infections

Wash your hands with soap and water as often as possible. A good rule of thumb is to wash as long as it takes you to sing the “Happy Birthday to You” song. 

[washing hands]

If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizers and be sure to follow directions on the product.

If there is no safe water, drink only bottled water or boil water for one full minute - allow it to cool before drinking.

Some foods can contain germs that may be harmful or dangerous to people undergoing cancer treatments. Make sure all meats are thoroughly cooked and all fruits and vegetables are thoroughly washed in safe water.

Keep any cuts or wounds clean and covered with bandages.

Use antibiotic creams like Neosporin daily.

Bathe or shower as often as possible and use clean towels if at all possible.

Don’t share toothbrushes or unwashed eating utensils with others.

Last updated: July 17, 2006

 

Written by: Kathleen A. Jarvis, RN, MS,  Alere
 Edited by: Rachael Myers Lowe, cancerpage.com


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