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Personal hygiene

Good personal hygiene is important and will prevent you from catching or spreading germs. Learn more about how to look after your body here.

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Personal hygiene for children

Good personal hygiene is important to keep your child clean and healthy. Read these tips on supporting your child to learn these skills.

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Norovirus infection

Norovirus is a virus that can cause gastroenteritis and is spread easily. Learn more about good hygiene practices that can help protect you.

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Parechovirus

Parechovirus usually has mild or no symptoms. It can cause serious illness in babies and young children. Good hygiene helps stop the virus’ spread.

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Penis care

Learning how to care for your penis properly helps reduce the risk of developing skin irritations and infections and ensuring good hygiene.

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Dental care

Dental care is essential to staying healthy. Find out how to keep your mouth healthy with good oral hygiene and dental check-ups.

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10 tips to fight the flu – infographic

Flu vaccine and good hygiene are some of the most important ways to help prevent colds and flu. Here's a handy list of tips to fight the flu.

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Tongue-tie division (infant)

A tongue-tie joins the tongue to the floor of the mouth. Dividing the tongue-tie should allow your baby to feed better and improve oral hygiene.

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Anal care

It can be distressing if problems with normal anal function occur. Good anal hygiene, along with improving your diet may help reduce risk of pain and discomfort. Learn more about anal care here.

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Hand washing

Hand washing is also one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of infection by the accumulation of germs on your hands.

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