How to Safeguard Your Health in University: Preventing Infections from Public Toilets

It can be a big concern entering the university and thinking of how you would comfortably and conveniently use the toilet without contracting an infection. Usually, people (women in particular) use the term ‘toilet infection’ to refer to symptoms of infection occurring in the private parts – itching, vaginal discharge, painful urination or sex, etc.

A group of different infections could arise from the use of the public toilets. These infections are due to bugs/germs (bacteria, parasites, and viruses) passed between people using public restrooms. Germs that can lead to infections from public toilets include Escherichia coli, Shigella, Hepatitis A, Staphylococcus, and Rotavirus. 

Ways to Prevent Infection from Public Toilets in schools/hostels include;

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• Maintain proper personal hygiene. 
• Use a toilet seat cover if available, and use a flushable covering over the toilet seat cover before using the toilet.

• Flush the toilet using a paper towel to hold the knob. Use a clean tissue to open a sanitary bin.
• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. This is the most important step in preventing infection.
• ​​Avoid using the restroom if you are visibly sick.
• Carry your hand sanitizer with you at all times – this may be handy for use on visibly clean hands – if no running water is available.

In Conclusion, ​​ you need to play your part to prevent infections from public toilets in hostels and on campus. If you think you have one of these infections, seek medical treatment in a healthcare facility from qualified healthcare professionals. 

You can also use the RIDA CLEANSER, which effectively curbs every kind of infection. To order, check here – https://ridanatural.com/. Also, When using a public toilet facility, take the necessary precautions as recommended above to protect yourself. Remember to carry in your bags/pocket hand sanitizers and pocket tissues – and ALWAYS leave the toilet clean after use for the next person.