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Encourage
frequent and proper hand washing with soap and warm water.
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Encourage
students to keep their fingernails clean and clipped shor
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Avoid contact
with other people’s wounds or anything contaminated by a wound.
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Avoid sharing
personal items such as razors, towels, deodorant, or soap that directly
touch the body.
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Keep skin well
moisturized to prevent dry skin cracking.
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Clean and
disinfect objects (such as gym and sports equipment) before use.
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Wash dirty
clothes, linens, and towels with hot water and laundry detergent. Using a
hot dryer, rather than air-drying, also helps kill bacteria.
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Encourage
students who participate in contact sports to shower immediately after each
practice, game, or match.
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Keep open or
draining sores and lesions clean and covered. Anyone assisting with wound
care should wear gloves and wash their hands with soap and water after
dressing changes.
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Students
with suspected staph infections should come to the Health Service for proper
wound care.
