What are the safety precautions to avoid contact with bacteria?

Wash your hands frequently. This is the most important thing you can do to prevent the spread of bacteria. You should wash your hands before and after handling food, before eating, after using the bathroom, and after coughing or sneezing. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds, using soap and warm water. Scrub your hands together vigorously, making sure to get between your fingers and under your fingernails. Rinse your hands well and dry them with a clean towel.

Avoid touching your face. Your face is home to a lot of bacteria, and you can transfer these bacteria to other surfaces by touching your face. This is especially important to remember if you have a cut or open wound on your face.

Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. This will help to prevent the spread of bacteria through the air.

Stay home if you are sick. If you are sick, stay home from work or school to prevent spreading your illness to others.

Keep surfaces clean. This is especially important for surfaces that are frequently touched, such as countertops, doorknobs, and light switches. You can clean these surfaces with a disinfectant wipe or a mixture of bleach and water.

Be careful about what you eat. Cook meats to the proper temperature to kill bacteria. Be careful about eating raw or undercooked foods, especially if you have a weakened immune system.

Practice safe food handling. When you are preparing food, be sure to wash your hands before and after handling raw meat, poultry, or fish. Keep raw meat, poultry, and fish separate from other foods to prevent cross-contamination.

By following these safety precautions, you can help to avoid contact with bacteria and keep yourself healthy.