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Step 1
Wash your hands after playing with or petting any animals - your own, a friend's, and especially animals in a petting zoo. Don't touch your hands to your face or mouth without washing them first.
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Step 2
Be gentle with pets and other animals. Discourage overly excited play that might lead the pets to bite or scratch, even if it's accidental. Bites and scrapes easily spread any existing germs.
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Step 3
Don't walk barefoot outdoors, especially if pets run freely in the yard. Cover sandboxes when not being used.
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Step 4
Have everyone wear gloves when changing the cat's litter box or washing a pet's sleeping area. Even when wearing gloves as a precaution, be sure to wash your hands after cleaning.
















Comments
Momofthree said
on 11/30/2007 Thanks, Amanda. I appreciate your thoughts and am glad this helped you out!
amandals20 said
on 11/30/2007 What helpful tips...thanks!