1. 14 - September - 2012 Prepared By Dr Gamal Soliman 1 S ilv e r C r e s c e n t D is p e n s a r y K h o b a r - K S A Preventing thePreventing the spread ofspread of infectioninfection

2. 14 - September - 2012 Prepared By Dr Gamal Soliman 2 S ilv e r C r e s c e n t D is p e n s a r y K h o b a r - K S A Some diseases have become immune to the antibiotics we use. As a result, controlling diseases and preventing infections from spreading are more crucial than ever, 3. 14 - September - 2012 Prepared By Dr Gamal Soliman 3 S ilv e r C r e s c e n t D is p e n s a r y K h o b a r - K S A 1. Wash your hands frequently -1. Wash your hands frequently - especially before preparing food,especially before preparing food, before eating, and after using thebefore eating, and after using the restroom.restroom. 4. 14 - September - 2012 Prepared By Dr Gamal Soliman 4 S ilv e r C r e s c e n t D is p e n s a r y K h o b a r - K S A Insist that your health care providers wash their hands and use gloves, especially before any invasive treatment or procedure. 5. 14 - September - 2012 Prepared By Dr Gamal Soliman 5 S ilv e r C r e s c e n t D is p e n s a r y K h o b a r - K S A Don't insist that your physician give you antibiotics if you don't need them. 6. 14 - September - 2012 Prepared By Dr Gamal Soliman 6 S ilv e r C r e s c e n t D is p e n s a r y K h o b a r - K S A Antibiotics have no effect on illnesses caused by viruses. 7. 14 - September - 2012 Prepared By Dr Gamal Soliman 7 S ilv e r C r e s c e n t D is p e n s a r y K h o b a r - K S A 3. Take prescribed antibiotics3. Take prescribed antibiotics exactly as instructed; do not stopexactly as instructed; do not stop taking them without checking withtaking them without checking with your physician,your physician, 8. 14 - September - 2012 Prepared By Dr Gamal Soliman 8 S ilv e r C r e s c e n t D is p e n s a r y K h o b a r - K S A even if the medicine makes you feel better - or worse. 9. 14 - September - 2012 Prepared By Dr Gamal Soliman 9 S ilv e r C r e s c e n t D is p e n s a r y K h o b a r - K S A 4. Keep your immunizations and those of your children - up to date. 10. 14 - September - 2012 Prepared By Dr Gamal Soliman 10 S ilv e r C r e s c e n t D is p e n s a r y K h o b a r - K S A 5. Don't send your child to a daycare enter or to school with symptoms of an infection such as vomiting, diarrhea and/or fever. 11. 14 - September - 2012 Prepared By Dr Gamal Soliman 11 S ilv e r C r e s c e n t D is p e n s a r y K h o b a r - K S A 6. Follow safe sexual practices. 12. 14 - September - 2012 Prepared By Dr Gamal Soliman 12 S ilv e r C r e s c e n t D is p e n s a r y K h o b a r - K S A 7. Do not use IV drugs; if you do, do not share needles. 13. 14 - September - 2012 Prepared By Dr Gamal Soliman 13 S ilv e r C r e s c e n t D is p e n s a r y K h o b a r - K S A 8. Don't share personal items such as razor blades, toothbrushes, combs, and hairbrushes 14. 14 - September - 2012 Prepared By Dr Gamal Soliman 14 S ilv e r C r e s c e n t D is p e n s a r y K h o b a r - K S A and don't eat or drink from others' plates, glasses, or silverware. 15. 14 - September - 2012 Prepared By Dr Gamal Soliman 15 S ilv e r C r e s c e n t D is p e n s a r y K h o b a r - K S A 9. Keep kitchen surfaces clean, especially when preparing meat, chicken, and fish; disinfect kitchen surfaces. 16. 14 - September - 2012 Prepared By Dr Gamal Soliman 16 S ilv e r C r e s c e n t D is p e n s a r y K h o b a r - K S A 10. Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold, especially when the will be left out for a long time. 17. 14 - September - 2012 Prepared By Dr Gamal Soliman 17 S ilv e r C r e s c e n t D is p e n s a r y K h o b a r - K S A 18. 14 - September - 2012 Prepared By Dr Gamal Soliman 18 S ilv e r C r e s c e n t D is p e n s a r y K h o b a r - K S A 19. 14 - September - 2012 Prepared By Dr Gamal Soliman 19 S ilv e r C r e s c e n t D is p e n s a r y K h o b a r - K S A 20. 14 - September - 2012 Prepared By Dr Gamal Soliman 20 S ilv e r C r e s c e n t D is p e n s a r y K h o b a r - K S A 21. 14 - September - 2012 Prepared By Dr Gamal Soliman 21 S ilv e r C r e s c e n t D is p e n s a r y K h o b a r - K S A 22. 14 - September - 2012 Prepared By Dr Gamal Soliman 22 S ilv e r C r e s c e n t D is p e n s a r y K h o b a r - K S A 23. 14 - September - 2012 Prepared By Dr Gamal Soliman 23 S ilv e r C r e s c e n t D is p e n s a r y K h o b a r - K S A 24. 14 - September - 2012 Prepared By Dr Gamal Soliman 24 S ilv e r C r e s c e n t D is p e n s a r y K h o b a r - K S A