Five Easy Everyday Tips

1. Wash your hands well after contact with an animal.
2.  Do not allow children to put dirt in their mouths.
3.  Pick up dog and cat waste from your yard daily, especially in areas where both children and animals play.
4.  Cover home sandboxes to protect them from fecal contamination.
5.  Have your pet tested regularly (at least once a year) for parasites by a veterinarian and administer year-round preventive medications to control zoonotic parasites.