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5 Tips To Help Prevent Infection
source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
year: N/A
summary/abstract:Common illnesses, like the flu, can quickly become dangerous for a person with sickle cell disease. The best defense is to take simple steps to help prevent infections. 5 tips to help prevent infection include:
Washing Hands
Washing your hands is one of the best ways to help prevent getting an infection. People with sickle cell disease, their family, and other caretakers should wash their hands with soap and clean water many times each day.
Food Safety
Bacteria, called salmonella, in some foods can be especially harmful to children with sickle cell disease.
Avoid Reptiles
Bacteria, called salmonella, that some reptiles have can be especially harmful to children with sickle cell disease. Make sure children stay away from turtles, snakes, and lizards.
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