Prevent
an Infestation
How to prevent an infestation
of Tapeworms or Roundworms:
- Practice good hygiene.
- Wash your hands often, especially after handling
any animals, handling feces of any kind, using the toilet (home
or public), or when out of the country.
- Buy only U.S. inspected meat.
- Do not eat undercooked beef, pork, or fish.
- Do not eat any beef, pork, or fish that has
not been refrigerated properly (refrigerator should be set at
40° F and freezer less than 18° F) and never eat meat
or fish that has been sitting out without refrigeration.
- Wash all utensils and surfaces that come
in contact with raw beef, pork, or fish with antibacterial soap.
- Change bed linens and towels daily.
- Always wear shoes in soiled areas.
- Keep cats and dogs away from children's play
areas.
- Make sure to have dogs and cats dewormed.
- If you think your pet has eaten any rodents
take them to a veterinarian for possible treatment.
- Make sure to treat pets against fleas.
- Make sure all fruits and vegetables are washed
thoroughly before eating them.
- Dispose of garbage and waste properly in
specified areas.
- Drink bottled or boiled water (one minute),
and do not drink fountain drinks.
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