Hygiene & Health...
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Hygiene and Hospitalisation
For many the prospect of going into hospital can be a very frightening experience. It is not made any easier by having to make changes with regard to hygiene needs. For...
Infection Control
Maintaining personal hygiene is vital in the development and control of the spread of infection. Common infections that can be developed and spread in the domestic...
Personal Hygiene and Head Colds
Every year millions of people suffer from a common head cold. Normally these viral infections are short lived, leaving no long-term effects, but in some cases,...
Personal Hygiene and Surgical Procedures
It is important to remember that by maintaining good personal hygiene practices before an admission to hospital, the possibility of developing a...
Preventing Scabies
Scabies is a very common condition that is non-discriminatory; it can affect anyone regardless of age, sex, race or class.
Scabies are tiny mites that once transferred...
Worms
There are different types of worms some affecting humans and others affecting animals.
The three main types that affect humans are called the threadworms (sometimes...
Wound Care
There are many aspects of personal hygiene that relate to wound care and the prevention of infection.
Everyday activities that are carried out to maintain hygiene...
