Impetigo Prevention

Prevention

Prevention of impetigo involves good personal hygiene. The following tips can help:

Bathe daily with soap and water.
Wash your face, hands, and hair regularly.
If caring for someone with impetigo, be sure to wash your hands after each time you touch the person.
Do not share towels, clothes, or sheets. This is more important with a person who has impetigo.
Keep fingernails short and clean.
Change and wash clothing frequently.
Do not let your children play or have close contact with someone who may have impetigo.
Promptly wash wounds, such as cuts, scratches, or insect bites, with soap and water. Consider applying a small amount of antibiotic ointment, and cover the wound with a bandage.

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