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Prevention of Diarrhoea

Cleanliness and good hand hygiene will help to prevent you and your family from catching infectious diarrhoea. You should always wash your hands after using the toilet, potty, playing with pets, doing gardening and before you touch food. Your child should be taught to wash their hands regularly, as soon as they are old enough to understand.

If you have diarrhoea you must be especially careful with your hygiene and not share towels. Check your child’s bottom for any signs of redness. Apply a recognised barrier cream if necessary .

 If your job involves preparing food, you should not work for 48 hours after symptoms clear up.

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