Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly before serving to children. Wash hands frequently, especially when working with food. E. coli can be passed from person to person and handwashing can help you avoid passing or getting this infection. Don't allow kids to drink pool water and don't swim where feces are present. If your toddler plays in wading pools, make sure all diaper-wearing kids have on waterproof plastic pants.
Summer is a time to play and enjoy.
Make your summer safe by taking the simple and necessary precautions to avoid E. Coli and other bacteria that can spoil your summer foods and fun. Watch this if baby's meals end with thrown food. Learn about a potentially lifesaving new vaccine. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for personal medical attention, diagnosis or hands-on treatment. If you are concerned about your health or that of a child's, please consult your family's health care provider immediately and do not wait for a response from our professionals.