health

There are several ways to help prevent the spread of staph infections:

1. Washing hands with warm water and antibacterial soap before eating
   and after using the toilet or touching the nose
2. Washing any cuts, scrapes, or open sores
3. Showering, rather than bathing, in order to reduce the risk of
   spreading the infection to other parts of the body
4. Using separate towels, washcloths, bed linens, and other related
   materials from other members of a household, and laundering
   them daily in hot water and bleach
5. Not sharing brushes, combs, clothing, and other personal items
6. Keeping wounds covered with a clean bandage after applying an
   antiseptic

Food poisoning can be prevented by washing hands before food
preparation, storing food properly before cooking, cooking food to the
appropriate temperatures, using clean utensils and dishes, and refrigerating
or freezing food as soon as possible after cooking. To lessen the risk of
TSS, women are advised to use less-absorbent tampons, to change them
frequently, and not to use only tampons during a menstrual period, or to
avoid tampons altogether.