Content Overview 
- Overview
- How to Wash Your Hands To Reduce Risk Of Infection
- How To Reduce Daily Risks Of Infection
- How To Avoid Risk Of Infection At The Gym
- How To Avoid Infection On An Airplane
- How To Avoid Infection In A Crowd
- How To Reduce Risk Of Infection When Maintaining Your Nails
- How To Reduce Risk Of Infection In The Bathroom
- How To Reduce Risk Of Infection When Applying Make-Up
- How To Reduce Risk Of Infection When You Have Dry Skin
- Increasing White Blood Cells -- Infection Fighters
- Signs of Infection To Watch For
How To Avoid Infection 101
How To Reduce Risk Of Infection In The Bathroom
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In the bathroom
- Take a warm (not hot) bath, shower, or sponge bath every day. Pat your skin dry using a light touch. Do not rub or tug your skin.
- Clean your rectal area gently but thoroughly after each bowel movement.
- Ask your doctor or nurse for advice if the area becomes irritated or if you have hemorrhoids. (Baby wipes are one suggestion)
- Check with your doctor before using enemas or suppositories.
- Close toilet lids before flushing.
- Men:
- Consider switching to an electric razor to avoid cuts you can get from using a blade.
- Warm your skin first with water or a hot towel.
- Rinse afterward with warm water.
- If you must use a manual razor:
- Keep it sharp
- Always rinse after use
- Shake off excess water without wiping
- Consider switching to an electric razor to avoid cuts you can get from using a blade.
- If possible, use a separate toilet. Toilets harbor bacteria. If you cannot use a separate toilet, it is advisable to at least wipe down the toilet before you use it.
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