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STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTION PROVIDER<br />

PREVENTION/CONTROL<br />

July 2011<br />

� Cover nose <strong>and</strong> mouth when coughing or sneezing or cough/sneeze into your<br />

sleeve. Dispose <strong>of</strong> used tissues.<br />

� Regular <strong>and</strong> thorough h<strong>and</strong>washing is the best way to prevent the spread<br />

<strong>of</strong> communicable diseases. Wash h<strong>and</strong>s thoroughly with soap <strong>and</strong> warm<br />

running water after contact with secretions from the nose or mouth.<br />

� Clean <strong>and</strong> sanitize mouthed objects <strong>and</strong> surfaces at least daily <strong>and</strong> when soiled.<br />

(See pgs 35-41)<br />

� Recommend a new toothbrush for the person with strep after they are no longer<br />

contagious.<br />

For more information, call <strong>Missouri</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Health <strong>and</strong> Senior Services (MDHSS) at 573-751-6113<br />

or 866-628-9891 (8-5 Monday thru Friday) or call your local health department.<br />

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