7Prevention
People with salmonella infection should avoid direct contact, which may spread bacteria to other people. Preventive measures are particularly necessary when you provide care for risky groups or prepare food. Make sure to cook, prepare, and store food properly to keep the bacteria from spreading as well. Washing your hands thoroughly to reduce the risk of transmission, especially after touching birds or reptiles, cleaning up pet feces, preparing poultry or raw meat, changing a diaper, or using the toilet. [10]
