Cross infection is the transmission of micro- organism from one person to another. Cross infection is common, many organism can be found such as scabies, lice, fungus, pinwork, round worms and ring worms. It is caused by bacteria living on our bodies , without appropriate cleanness a individual can become sick.
When coming into contact with bodily fluids including mucus, vomit, blood or sweat we have to follow health and safety procedures which are to wear gloves because it acts as a protective barrier against any potential infection. We also have to wash hands with warm water and squirt liquid soap before preparing meals. In cases whereby a child has a cold they are encouraged to cover their mouth whilst coughing or sneezing to prevent any
When coming into contact with bodily fluids including mucus, vomit, blood or sweat we have to follow health and safety procedures which are to wear gloves because it acts as a protective barrier against any potential infection. We also have to wash hands with warm water and squirt liquid soap before preparing meals. In cases whereby a child has a cold they are encouraged to cover their mouth whilst coughing or sneezing to prevent any