BASIC
HYGIENE
SAFETY
Clean, wash, Habits, soap and water,
Dental, Hygiene, Education, Hygienist,
Infection,, hand washing, handwash,
food borne illness, hands, health,
Water borne Disease, grooming, travel.
BASIC HYGIENE
PERSONAL GROOMING
PERSONAL HYGIENE
FOOD SAFETY
MEDICAL
STERILIZATION
OCCUPATION HYGIENE
HAND WASHING
SPREADING DISEASES
FEDAL-ORAL TRANSMISSION
RESPIRATORY SECRETIONS
BODY FLUIDS
THINGS NOT TO DO
CHILDREN
SICK CHILDREN
FEMALE HYGIENE
VULVOVAGINAL HYGIENE
MENSTRUATION
TRICHOMONIASIS
YEAST INFECTION
GARDNERELLA
URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS
MAINTAINING HYGIENE
BASIC GUILDLINES FOR VAGINAL INFECTIONS
EXAMPLES OF NON-INFECTIOUS VAGINITIS
EXAMPLES OF INFECTIOUS VAGINITIS
URETHRAL SYNDROME
HYGIENE KITS
SKIN HYGIENE
FOOT HYGIENE
DENTAL HYGIENE
EAR HYGIENE
NAIL HYGIENE
MALE HYGIENE
EYE HYGIENE
HYGIENE LINKS
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BASIC
HYGIENE
Clean, wash, washing, soap and water,
Dental, Hygiene, Education, Hygienist,
Infection, hand washing, handwash,
food borne illness, hand, hands, health,
Water borne Disease, grooming, travel.
BASIC
HYGIENE
Hygiene is the maintenance
of healthful practices.
In modern terminology, this
is usually regarded as a
particular reference to
cleanliness.
Hygiene and Good Habits are
commonly understood as the
preventing of infection
through cleanliness.
In broader call, scientific
terms hygiene is the maintenance
of health and healthy living.
Hygiene ranges from:
personal hygiene,
through domestic
up to
occupational hygiene
and public health;
and involves:
healthy diet,
cleanliness,
mental health.
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PERSONAL
GROOMING
PERSONAL
GROOMING
personal grooming/grooming means
to enhance one's physical appearance
or appeal for others, by removing
obvious imperfections in one's
appearance or improving one's
hygiene.
Grooming in humans typically includes
bathroom activities such as primping:
washing and cleansing the hair,
combing it to extract tangles
and snarls, and styling.
It can also include cosmetic care of
the body, such as shaving and other
forms of depilation.
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PERSONAL
HYGIENE
PERSONAL
HYGIENE
Daily washing of
the body and hair.
More frequent washing
of hands and/or face.
Oral hygiene,
Daily brushing,
flossing teeth.
Cleaning of the clothes
and living area.
General avoidance
of bodily fluids
such as:
feces,
urine,
vomit.
Not touching animals
before eating.
Avoidance of direct
or indirect contact
with unhygienic people.
Holding a tissue over
the mouth or using the
upper arm/elbow region
when coughing or sneezing,
not a bare hand.
Alternatively, washing
hands afterwards.
Suppression of habits
such as nose-picking,
touching the face etc.
Not licking fingers
before picking up
sheets of paper.
Not biting nails.
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FOOD
SAFETY
FOOD
SAFETY
Maintain good food
and cooking hygiene
to prevent food
poisoning.
Cleaning of food
preparation areas
and equipment for
example using the
designated cutting
boards for preparing
raw meats and
vegetables.
Thorough cooking
of meats.
Institutional dish
sanitizing.
Washing of hands
after touching
uncooked food when
preparing meals.
Not using the same
utensils to prepare
different foods.
Non-sharing of cutlery
when eating.
Not licking fingers or
hands while or after
eating.
Proper storage of food
so as to prevent the
contamination by vermin.
Refrigeration of foods
(and avoidance of certain
foods in environments
where refrigeration is or
was not feasible).
Labeling food to indicate
when it was produced (or,
as food manufacturers prefer,
to indicate its best before
date).
Disposal of uneaten food and
packaging.
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MEDICAL
MEDICAL
Use of bandaging
and dressing of
wounds.
Use of protective
clothing such as:
masks,
gowns,
caps,
eyewear,
gloves.
Sterilization of
instruments used
in surgical procedures.
Safe disposal of
medical waste.
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STERILIZATION
STERILIZATION
Sterilization of
instruments used
by hairdressers.
Sterilization by
autoclave of the
instruments used
in body piercing
and tattoo marking.
Sterilization of
instruments used
in the surgical
procedures.
Safe disposal of
medical waste.
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OCCUPATIONAL
HYGIENE
OCCUPATIONAL
HYGIENE
Occupational hygiene
is about:
recognising,
evaluating,
controlling,
health hazards
arising from work.
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HAND
WASHING
HAND
WASHING
When done correctly,
handwashing is the
single most effective
way to prevent the
spread of communicable
diseases.
Good handwashing technique
is easy to learn and can
significantly reduce the
spread of infectious diseases
among both children and adults.
There's probably more to good
handwashing than you think, so
take your time and do it right:
by rubbing your hands vigorously
with soapy water, you pull soils
and the oily dirt away from your
skin.
The lather traps the dirt and
germs so they can be rinsed away.
Lather with soap for at least 20
seconds. Wash the front and back
of your hands, between your fingers
and under your nails.
Rinse your hands well under
warm running water and dry
them completely with a clean
towel.
You can be extra careful by using a
clean paper towel to turn off the
water and then throwing it away.
The water temp
should be 110°F.
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SPREADING
DISEASES
Handwashing can stop three
of the main ways in which
diseases spread between people:
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FECAL-ORAL
TRANSMISSION
FECAL-ORAL
TRANSMISSION
Fecal-oral transmission.
This refers to diseases
we get by ingesting fecal
material also called:
stool,
excrement,
poop, etc.
Which happens more often
than we'd like to imagine,
usually because someone
forgets to wash their hands
after using the toilet and
then touches food, drinks
or other items.
The germs are transferred
to others who touch those
items later.
Many types of microbe are
transmitted this way,
including:
salmonellosis,
shigellosis,
hepatitis A,
giardiasis,
enterovirus,
amebiasis,
campylobacteriosis.
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RESPIRATORY
SECRETIONS
RESPIRATORY
SECRETIONS
Indirect contact with
respiratory secretions.
Many diseases are spread
indirectly by infected
people who cough or sneeze
into their hands, leaving
respiratory discharges that
can be picked up by other
people when they touch or
shake hands.
Sneezers,
coughers,
wash your hands!
The rest of us need to remember
to wash our hands after touching
anyone who has been coughing and
sneezing.
Influenza (flu),
Streptococcus,
Respiratory syncytial
virus (RSV),
the common cold,
are just a few of the
illnesses that can
spread this way.
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BODY
FLUIDS
BODY
FLUIDS
Contact with body fluids.
Urine, saliva and other
moist body substances can
spread microbes including:
cytomegalovirus,
typhoid,
staphylococcal
organisms,
Epstein-Barr virus.
These germs can be transmitted
from person to person or
indirectly by contamination
of food or objects such as
toys.
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THINGS
NOT
TO DO
THINGS
NOT
TO DO:
1. Don't use a single
damp cloth to wash
a group of children's
hands.
2. Don't use a standing
basin of water to
rinse hands.
3. Don't use a hand
towel used by others.
Use disposable towels
in day care or food
preparation settings.
4. Don't use sponges or
non-disposable cleaning
cloths unless you launder
them on a regular basis,
adding chlorine bleach to
the wash water.
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CHILDREN
CHILDREN
Encourage
children to
wash hands:
before eating,
after playing
outdoors,
playing with
pets,
after using
the bathroom,
after blowing
their noses.
Even though hands might
look clean, they often
carry germs or other
microorganisms that are
capable of causing many
disease.
Don't assume that kids
know how to wash their
hands properly.
Showing and helping them,
especially in a day care
setting, is the best way
to form good habits in
children.
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WHEN
SHOULD
YOUR CHILD
STAY
HOME
WHEN
SHOULD
YOUR CHILD
STAY
HOME
Simply put, children become
sick after being exposed to
other sick children.
Some guidelines
to follow are:
When your child has a temperature
higher than 100 degrees, then keep
him/her at home.
A fever is a sign of potentially
contagious infection, even if the
child feels fine.
Schools often advise keeping the
child at home until a fever-free
period has existed for 24 hours.
When other children in the day care
facility have a known contagious
infection, such as:
chicken pox,
strep throat,
conjunctivitis,
keep your child at home.
Children taking antibiotics should
be kept at home until they have
taken the medicine for one or two
days.
If your child is vomiting or has
diarrhea, the young patient should
not be around other children.
Other signs of illness are an
inability to:
take fluids,
weakness,
lethargy,
sunken eyes,
a depressed soft
spot on top of
infant’s head,
crying without
tears,
dry mouth.
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FEMALE
HYGIENE
VAGINA
The vagina, is the
tubular tract leading
from the uterus to the
exterior of the body
in female placental
mammals and marsupials.
In common speech, the
term "vagina" is often
used inaccurately to
refer to the vulva or
the female genitals
generally; strictly
speaking, the vagina
is a specific internal
structure and the vulva
is the exterior genitalia
only.
It connects the vulva at
the outside to the cervix
of the uterus on the inside.
HEALTH
Condition of being well.
Freedom from sickness.
Sound medical condition.
HYGIENE
Rules of health,
Science of keeping well.
HYGIENIC
Favorable to health, healthful, sanitary,
Of health or hygiene.
HYGIENIST
An expert in hygiene.
PERSONAL
Private,
Individual,
Of or about the body,
Of or about a person.
SANITARY
Of or about health, favorable to health,
Preventing disease,
Free from dirt and filth.
SANITATION
The study, development and practical
application of sanitary measures.
SANITIZE
To make clean,
Remove germs from.
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VULVOVAGINAL
HYGIENE
VULVOVAGINAL
HYGIENE
Vulvovaginal health
is the health and
sanitation of the
human female:
vulva,
vagina.
VAGINA
The vagina is a self-cleaning
organ and needs no special
treatment.
Doctors discourage Douching,
which upsets the balance of
vaginal flora and may cause
infection and other problems.
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EXTRA
CARE
DURING
MENSTRUATION
EXTRA
CARE
DURING
MENSTRUATION
During menstruation, the lining
of the uterus is shedding and
menstrual blood comes out of the
vagina.
While menstruation can be messy,
it is easily controlled with a
tampon or pad.
However, once the blood is
exposed to the air, it can produce
an odor. A strong odor should not
occur unless the person does not
bathe often enough.
To minimize odor and staining of
clothes, washing the genital area
at least once a day is recommended.
It is also recommended to change a
tampon every four to six hours
(a pad every two to four hours),
which will help control the odor and
the collection of blood.
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TRICHOMONIASIS
TRICHOMONIASIS
Trichomoniasis, also referred to as
trich or TV, is an infection caused
by a protozoan called Trichomonas
vaginalis.
The symptoms include a discharge
that is foul-smelling, frothy, and
greenish-yellow; it causes:
severe itching,
painful and
frequent urination,
sometimes, pain in
the lower abdomen.
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YEAST
INFECTION
YEAST
INFECTION
A yeast infection, or candidiasis,
occurs when the yeast fungus called
Candida albicans, which is normally
found in the vagina and anus, grows
above normal levels.
The result is a thick, white, cottage
cheese-like discharge with:
itching,
redness,
burning.
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GARDNERELLA
GARDNERELLA
Gardnerella is an another bacterium
that is normally found in the vagina.
An infection occurs when the amount
of gardnerella bacteria increases,
causing symptoms
such as:
a gray or yellow,
fishy-smelling,
creamy discharge,
mild itching,
burning.
The smell may actually become worse
after washing since soap reduces acidity
and bacteria grow better in a less acidic
environment.
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URINARY
TRACT
INFECTIONS
URINARY
TRACT
INFECTIONS
Urinary tract infections (UTI's)
can occur when bacteria from the
anus or vagina make their way
into the urethra and bladder.
Urinating helps to flush some of
the bacteria from the urinary
tract, but sometimes the bacteria
left behind can cause an infection.
Sexual intercourse, wiping from back
to front, or irritants used in a bath
(such as bubble bath or bath salts)
are common causes of UTI's.
The symptoms include:
painful and
frequent urination,
burning on urination,
blood in the urine,
a fever.
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MAINTAINING
HYGIENE
MAINTAINING
HYGIENE
The following measures are
advisable for keeping the
vulva and vagina healthy:
Washing once a day or so
with water but without
soap, since soap disturbs
the natural pH balance of
the vagina.
Other measures are seldom
necessary or advisable.
Two notable
examples:
1. "feminine hygiene sprays",
are unnecessary, may be
generally harmful, and have
been known to cause severe
allergic reactions.
2. Vaginal douching,
is generally not necessary
and has been implicated in
helping to cause bacterial
vaginosis (BV)
the Candidiasis,
("yeast infections").
After using the toilet,
wipe from the front toward
the back to avoid introducing
bacteria from the anal area
into the vulva.
Drink plenty of water and
urinate frequently and as
soon as possible when you
feel the need, to help
flush bacteria out of the
urinary tract and avoid
urinary tract infections.
For the same reason, try
to urinate before and
after sex.
Change out of a wet swimsuit
or other wet clothes as soon
as possible.
Avoid fragrances,
colors,
deodorants
in products
that contact
the vulva/vagina:
sanitary pads,
tampons,
toilet paper.
Some women who are sensitive
to these substances should
also avoid bubble baths and
some fabric detergents and
softeners.
Avoid wearing:
leather trousers,
tight jeans,
panties made of
nylon or other
synthetic fabrics,
or pantyhose without
an all-cotton crotch
not cotton covered by
nylon cut out the
nylon panel if necessary.
Anything which has been
in contact with the anal
area should be thoroughly
washed with soap and water
or a similar disinfectant
before coming in contact
with the vulva or vagina.
Use condoms,
practice safer sex,
know your sex partners,
ask sex partners to
practice basic hygiene
(soap and water) of the
genitals.
Use artificial lubrication
during the intercourse if
the amount are naturally
produced is too small.
Be careful with objects
inserted inside the vagina.
Improper insertion of objects
into any body opening can cause
damage:
infection,
cutting,
piercing,
trauma,
blood loss.
Women who are unable to walk are
more likely to have infections.
The problem can be prevented
according to above-mentioned
and following measures:
1. Wash crotch and rectal areas
with neutral soap and large
amount of warm running water,
every morning and evening.
The disabled person can sit on a
shower chair with an open seat or
on a toilet.
Use a shower head or a water
container to wash more directly.
2. Use towel and blowdryer to dry.
3. Apply a little body powder on
the skin of the areas to absorb
perspiration.
4. Avoid sitting on plastic or
synthetic materials.
5.Wear loose underpants and change
if soilage occurs.
The vaginas normal state is moist
and lubricated much like your mouth.
You should normally
produce about ½ to 1
tablespoon of fluid
a day.
This discharge of fluids is what keeps
your vagina clean and healthy.
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BASIC
GUILDELINES
FOR
VAGINAL
INFECTIONS
BASIC
GUILDELINES
FOR
VAGINAL
INFECTIONS
Basic guidelines for recognizing
some common vaginal infections:
VAGINITIS
Vaginitis is the most common form
of vaginal infection in women, it
is divided into two categories:
Infectious,
non-infectious.
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EXAMPLES
OF
NON-INFECTIOUS
VAGINITIS
EXAMPLES
OF
NON-INFECTIOUS
VAGINITIS
NON-INFECTIOUS
VAGINITIS
Non-infectious vaginitis is when
women suffer from itching and
irritation with out having an
infection.
The symptoms are mild to moderate
itching accompanied by irritations.
Only a doctor can tell you for sure
it is non-infectious vaginits.
Some common causes
of non-infectious
vaginatis are:
allergic reactions
to soap spermicaldal
products.
Lotions or other
chemical irritants,
Some other causes
may be wearing tight
clothing and wet
bathing suits,
hormone fluctuations,
having sex,
perspiration,
vaginal dryness.
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EXAMPLES
OF
INFECTIOUS
VAGINITIS
Some examples
of Infectious
Vaginitis are:
YEAST INFECTIONS
Yeast Infections has a thick,
white cottage cheese like
discharge.
Mild to sever itching,
redness and irritation.
This type of infections
is odorless.
BACTERIA VAGINOSIS (BV)
Bacteria Vaginosis (BV) has
a white grayish discharge
and is about the consistency
of milk.
You will notice a fishy
odor.
This odor may be more
pronounced during your
period or after having
sex.
TRICHOMONIASIS
Trichomoniasis will have large
amounts of a gray or greenish
yellow discharge.
Itching and swelling of the
vagina and vulva. It usually
has a fishy or foul odor.
Dealing with the odor and wetness:
Some tips for
dealing with
vaginal odor
and wetness.
Keep the vaginal area clean
and dry. Wash daily with a
gentle cleanser and warm water.
When cleaning the vaginal area
always wash from front to back
the helps prevent the spread of
bacteria from the anus to the
vagina.
Wear natural fibers, Cotton
undergarments and hose with a
cotton crotch these allow for
better airflow than nylon.
Avoid tight clothing as it can
trap moisture making it possible
for bacteria to grow.
Whenever possible wear skirts
without undergarments this provides
maximum airflow and keeps you dry.
Sprinkle cornstarch on underwear and
inside pantyhose to absorb moisture.
Keep anything that is used in the
vagina extremely clean.
Avoid douching as this washes away
the good bacteria that your body
needs to keep your vagina sweet
smelling and healthy.
Avoid over washing for the
same reason.
Over washing is when you are in
the bath or shower and you use
your fingers to rinse out the
vaginal cavity.
Dry the vaginal area after bathing
using a blow dryer on the low heat
setting.
Dealing with vaginal dryness:
Use water-based lubricants there
are several good ones on the market
and can be found in any grocery or
drug store.
Avoid lubricants that contain silicone
or petroleum jelly, as they are bad for
toys, diaphragms and condoms.
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URETHRAL
SYNDROME
URETHRAL
SYNDROME
What is urethral syndrome?
Urethral syndrome is the presence
of symptoms of a urinary tract
infection when the usual evidence
of an infection is not found.
It is also sometimes called:
symptomatic abacteriuria:
which means having symptoms with
no bacteria. It occurs in adults
of all ages.
What are the symptoms?
The symptoms of urethral syndrome are:
pain and discomfort in the
lower abdomen.
a frequent urge to urinate.
in women:
pain around the vulvar region.
pain with urination.
How is it diagnosed?
Your doctor will examine you and
ask you to provide a clean-catch
urine specimen.
Your doctor may also order some
blood tests.
What can be done to help
prevent urethral syndrome?
Wear cotton underwear, which
allows better air circulation
than nylon.
Pantyhose should have a cotton
crotch.
Avoid tight clothes in the genital
area, such as control-top pantyhose
and tight jeans.
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HYGIENE
KITS
HYGIENE
KITS
soap,
toothbrush,
toothpaste,
washcloth or hand towel,
deodorant,
comb,
shampoo,
tissues,
hand sanitizers,
feminine hygiene products.
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SKIN
HYGIENE
SKIN
HYGIENE
Basic Skin Care:
Taking good care of the skin
involves a few basic steps.
Dermatologists recommend that
a person wash the face two
times a day with a mild soap
or gentle cleanser.
It is best to avoid washing
too often, as the skin will
become irritated and dry out.
If too much of the skin's
natural oil is washed away,
the skin may become very dry
and begin to itch and flake.
Because the skin's natural
process is interrupted, the
skin may begin to produce
more oil than usual, which
can cause more breakouts.
Dermatologists also
recommend the following
for clean, healthy skin:
Use lotions only if needed,
and use ones that are
oil-free and water-based.
Try to identify what irritates
the skin; if it's stress, try
to reduce stress levels.
Leave pimples alone; picking,
popping, or squeezing them
will only make them worse.
Have only a dermatologist
remove or extract pimples.
Try to avoid touching
the face.
Keep hands clean by washing
them often.
Try to stay out of the sun,
and use a sunscreen every day
during summer and winter.
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FOOT
HYGIENE
FOOT
HYGIENE
The American Academy of
Dermatology recommends
the following steps to
prevent athlete's foot.
Wash feet every day.
Be sure to dry feet
thoroughly, especially
in between the toes.
Only wear socks made of
cotton, and change them
if they get moist or
damp.
Go barefoot when at home.
Try to wear sandals, and
avoid tight shoes in warm
weather.
If possible, use an
antifungal powder
in shoes.
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DENTAL
HYGIENE
DENTAL
HYGIENE
Dental problems can be
prevented by regularly
using a toothbrush and
dental floss, the tools
for good teeth.
Brushing:
There are many important
reasons to brush the teeth
every day.
Brushing removes the plaque
(a sticky film of bacteria
that grows around the teeth)
that causes tooth decay, or
cavities.
Brushing also helps keep
gums healthy and breath
fresh.
To keep your mouth moist, be
sure to consume plenty of
water not coffee, soft drinks
or alcohol.
Chewing gum:
(preferably sugarless)
sucking on candy
(preferably sugarless)
also stimulates saliva,
washing away food particles
and bacteria.
If you have chronic dry mouth,
your dentist or physician may
additionally prescribe an
artificial saliva preparation
or an oral medication that
stimulates the flow of saliva.
Use a fairly new toothbrush.
Change your toothbrush every
three to four months, and
choose a soft-bristled
toothbrush.
Schedule regular dental checkups.
At least twice a year, see your
dentist to have your teeth or
dentures examined and cleaned.
You can teach your school-age
children to brush and floss their
teeth regularly and to brush their
tongue to prevent bad breath.
However, don't give children
mouthwash to use, because many
mouthwash products contain alcohol
and can pose a risk for children
if they swallow the liquid
ORAL
PROBLEMS
Gingivitis
Periodontitis
Dry mouth
Type 1 diabetes
Hiatal hernia
Strep throat
Tonsillitis
Canker sore
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EAR
HYGIENE
EAR
HYGIENE
The ears consist
of three parts:
the outer ear,
the middle ear,
the inner ear.
In terms of hygiene, people need
only be concerned with the outer
ear.
The outer ear consists of the pinna,
the part that is visible, and the ear
canal that leads toward the eardrum
that separates the outer ear from the
middle and inner ear.
The ear canal is self-cleaning. Wax is
secreted into the ear canal by glands
that are found in the skin of the canal.
This wax and other particles, such as
dust, travel down the ear canal and are
washed away or fall out to make room for
new wax being made.
It is not necessary to use cotton swabs
to clean the ear canal.
In fact, using them can harm the ear by
pushing wax toward the eardrum, where it
can get stuck and cause blockage or an
ear infection.
While cleaning the pinna and behind the
ear is good hygiene, the rest of the ear
will usually take care of itself.
Removing Excess Earwax:
When earwax is pushed toward the eardrum,
or when an abnormal amount of wax is
produced in the ear canal, sometimes it's
necessary for people to have the wax
removed by a doctor.
Excessive earwax can affect hearing and
feel very uncomfortable. A doctor will
most likely perform ear irrigation in
these cases.
Ear irrigation is a process in which
warm water is gently flushed into the
ear canal so that the earwax can dislodge
and rinse away with the water.
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NAIL
HYGIENE
NAIL
HYGIENE
Keeping Nails Clean and Neat:
Nails should always be kept clean
and neatly trimmed or filed. Dirt
and bacteria can get trapped in
nails that aren't clean.
As with the hands, nails are a way
for bacteria to be passed from
person to person.
Preventing the spread of bacteria
prevents the spread of illness and
infection.
Nails that are excessively long can,
by virtue of their length, hold more
dirt than shorter nails. Those with
longer nails, then, need to be more
diligent about keeping their nails
clean.
Hangnails (loose skin near the base
of the nail) should be carefully
trimmed with a cuticle clipper and
the area kept clean to prevent
infections.
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SECTION 16
MALE
HYGIENE
MALE
HYGIENE
Boys should wash their genitals
every day. This includes washing
the penis, the scrotum which holds
the testicles, the anus, and pubic
hair (if puberty has been reached)
with water and mild soap.
For cleanliness after urinating,
the penis should be shaken gently
until the few remaining drops of
urine are expelled. It may be
wiped as well.
Following a bowel movement, the
anus should be wiped. Covering
public toilet seats with toilet
paper is also recommended since
bacteria grows easily on toilet
seats.
Washing hands after urinating is
a must, otherwise, bacteria will
be spread via the hands.
As well as washing and wiping the
genitals, males should be concerned
with the kind of underwear and pants
they wear.
Underwear or pants should not be
too tight, and they should be well
ventilated to help stem bacteria
growth.
If underwear gets wet or soiled,
it should be changed.
Also, towels should not be shared
since they can pass bacteria.
JOCK ITCH:
Jock itch, or groin ringworm, is a
fungal infection (caused by certain
fungi and yeasts) that usually occurs
in warm weather.
It is caused by wearing tight clothes
that are not well ventilated.
The symptoms include:
redness,
blisters,
itchiness,
pain of the
groin and upper,
inner thigh area.
This type of infection can easily recur
if not taken care of properly. A variety
of over-the-counter creams are available
to remedy jock itch.
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SECTION 17
EYE
HYGIENE
EYE
HYGIENE
Daily eye care is important to
maintain healthy eyes, even if
your eyes are healthy and your
vision good.
Proper hygiene and preventive
eye care will help you avoid
problems like:
irritations,
eyestrain,
infection,
injuries.
Avoid touching your
eyes with dirty hands.
Wash your hands regularly,
especially after going to
the bathroom, coughing into
your hands, or blowing your
nose.
It is also important to
wash your hands after
handling contaminated
food such as raw
chicken or raw meat.
To prevent an infection
in your eyes wash your
hands after taking care
of someone who is ill.
LID HYGIENE
1. Soak a clean washcloth
in warm water and wring out.
2. Apply the moist, warm
cloth across both eyes for
5-10 minutes.
3. Wrap the washcloth around
your index finger and massage
the base of the eyelashes with
warm water.
4. Rinse both eyes with warm
water.
5. If desired, cleanse the lid
margins with diluted no-tears
baby shampoo, or with specially
formulated cleansing pads,
(available over the counter).
6. Repeat this process when you
wake up and at bedtime.
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SECTION 18
HYGIENE
LINKS
All About My Vagina
http://www.myvag.net/
American Journal of Tropical
Medicine and Hygiene
http://www.ajtmh.org/
American Society of Tropical
Medicine and Hygiene
http://www.astmh.org/
Armenian Medical Network
http://www.health.am/
Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/
Dental Hygiene Education
http://www.dhed.net/
EHEALTH MD
http://www.ehealthmd.com/
eMedicine
http://www.emedicine.com/
E. N. T. NET
http://www.entnet.org/
Girl Stuff News
http://www.girlstuff.com/
GROWING LIFESTYLE
http://www.growinglifestyle.com/
Handwashing Facts
http://www.handwashingfacts.com/
Healthline
http://www.healthline.com/
National Institute of Allergy
and Infectious Diseases
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/
NewWoman. Net
http://www.newwomen.net/
PersonalMD.com
http://www.personalmd.com/
Scarleteen.com
http://www.scarleteen.com/
Sensual Service
http://www.sensual-service.com/
UTMB Heath Care
http://www.utmbhealthcare.org/
Vagisil Women’s Health Center
http://www.vagisil.com/
NetWellness
http://www.netwellness.org/
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