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Tsunamis : sanitation and hygiene
  • Published Date:

    January 5, 2005

  • Series:
    Tsunamis
  • Language:
    English
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  • Corporate Authors:
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
  • Description:
    It is critical for you to remember to practice basic hygiene during the emergency period. Always wash your hands with soap and water that has been boiled or disinfected: • before preparing or eating food; • after toilet use; • after participating in flood cleanup activities; and • after handling articles contaminated with flood water or sewage. When clean water is not available, you can use alcohol-based products made for washing hands. More tips on hand washing are available at www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/handwashing.asp. tsunami-sanitation.pdf
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      Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
      Published Date:
      January 10, 2005
      Series:
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      Description:
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