1. Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, rubbing hands together vigorously and scrubbing all surfaces:
__Before preparing or eating food
__After using the toilet
__After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet
__Before and after tending to someone who is ill with diarrhea
__After handling an animal or animal waste
2. Purify untreated water (such as from a stream or a lake) before drinking by:
__Boiling water for at least one minute. Above 6500 feet, boil water for at least three minutes.
__Using special water filters that can remove Crypto.
3. Around animals:
__Minimize contact with the feces of all animals, particularly young animals.
__When cleaning up animal feces, wear disposable gloves, and always wash hands when finished.
__Wash hands after any contact with animals or their living areas.
4. If you have a weakened immune system, speak to your health care provider. Additional precautions
may be recommended.