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Tips to Avoid Germs When You Have Cancer
Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on September 29, 2023
Wash Up!
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Squirt a Sanitizer
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Wear a Mask
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Keep a Distance From Others, Especially If They’re Sick
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Travel With Care
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Bypass the Buffet
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Fishy Fish
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Cook It Done
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Be Careful With Cheese
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Wash Fresh Produce
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Pass on Pet Poop
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Take Care With Cuts
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Skip the Nail Salon
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Tend to Your Skin
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Get Your Shots
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Ask About Antibiotics
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