If you do it yourself, wear gloves and wash your hands in hot soapy water afterward. If you have a cat, change the litterbox every day. Avoid handling turtles or cleaning their bowls because of the risk of salmonella. Gardening Always use gloves. Wash your hands thoroughly afterwards.
Harmful organisms can live in the soil.
Remember Most organisms which make people sick are all around us. There is no way to avoid all of these germs, but following these common sense guidelines will help. Partially funded by the San Francisco Department of Public Health and the California Department of Health Services.