Caregiver Tips

Informal caregivers need to practice care when you have a low white blood cell count. Here's how they can do that.

• Wash hands thoroughly and frequently, making sure hands are dry afterwards.
• Avoid contact with you when they have symptoms of a cold, the flu, or other respiratory illness.
• Refrain from bringing live or dried plants to you.
• Take charge of caring for your pet(s); take special precautions in changing cat litter. Do it outdoors; wear a protective apron and gloves while doing it; do not bring the apron or gloves into the house. Wash hands thoroughly afterwards.
• Do not handle ice with your hands.
• Do not make or offer meals that contain undercooked or raw beef, poultry, seafood, or raw eggs. Make sure all produce is washed thoroughly before serving.