date:Jun 27, 2012
ly after using the bathroom, after changing diapers, and before preparing foods or beverages.
- Supervise hand washing of toddlers and small children after they use the toilet
- Dispose of soiled diapers properly
- Disinfect diaper-changing areas after using them, and
- Keep children with diarrhea out of child care settings
These measures are especially important because Shigella is transmitted easily from person to person. Humans can become sick after ingesting fewer than 100 bacteria.