How can I prevent cysticercosis and other infections spread through fecal contamination?
• Wash your hands with soap and warm water after using the toilet, changing diapers, and before handling food. • Teach children the importance of washing hands to prevent infection. • Wash and peel all raw vegetables and fruits before eating. Avoid food that may be contaminated with feces. • When in a developing country, drink only bottled or boiled (1 minute) water or carbonated (bubbly) drinks in cans or bottles. Do not drink fountain drinks or any drinks with ice cubes. Another way to make water safe is by filtering it through an “absolute 1 micron or less” filter AND dissolving iodine tablets in the filtered water. “Absolute 1 micron” filters can be found in camping/outdoor supply stores.
