Article: The staphylococcus aureus' bacteria that causes most boils is highly contagious. Staph infections spread easily through direct contact with infected skin or pus. If you are prone to these infections or have close contact with someone who is, you should use extra caution not to transmit bacteria. Make sure all family members have their own towels and washcloths, wash them frequently, and keep them separate.  The pus that comes out of a boil is highly infectious, and the bacteria can live on most surfaces for some time. Do not share bar soap if you have boils, or with someone who does have boils. You should also avoid sharing razors or sporting equipment. Both “regular” staph and MRSA can be spread by sharing personal items or sporting equipment. Use the hottest water recommended for the fabric you are washing, and use bleach on whites.  Wear gloves when laundering the belongings of someone with boils as an extra precaution. If you are prone to boils on your face, you may want to change your pillowcase every day to prevent spreading the infection. The pus that emerges from a boil is highly infectious and can cause more boils to form on yourself or others who may come in contact with it. Do not lance boils. If lancing is required it should be done by a medical professional. You could cause injury or further infection by doing this yourself.
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Take measures to avoid contagion. Avoid sharing bedding, towels, wash cloths, or clothing with someone who suffers from boils or staph infections. Wash and sanitize bedding and towels frequently and thoroughly to kill boil-causing bacteria. Keep the wound clean and covered and change the dressing frequently.
Article: Go around the house and double check that each of the doors is securely locked. Once your parents have left, lock the door behind them promptly. These doors should stay locked for the rest of the night.  Don't open the door for anyone you don't know or leave the house under any circumstances, unless there's a fire, break-in or another emergency.  Learn how to lock the door handle, deadbolt and chain if your doors have several different locks. If you own or are borrowing a cell phone, keep it near you at all times. If you live in a home with a landline phone, make sure that it's working and you can get to it in a hurry. Stay off of the phone unless it's an emergency or your parents have told you it's okay to call a friend.  Learn how to place emergency calls on a smartphone—this is usually as simple as pressing a button. Be able to recite your name, address and phone number in case you have to call 911. When caller asks to speak to one of your parents, don't tell them that they're not home. Instead, say something like "They're busy at the moment. Can I take a message?" If someone you know comes to the door, only open it long enough to tell them that your parents are in another part of the house and aren't available to talk.  Ask the person politely to call again or come back later. Unless you know who's knocking, it may be safest not to answer the door. Turn on enough lights so that there's at least one room visibly lit from all sides of the house. It may also be a good idea to switch on the TV or leave some music playing at a steady volume. Lights and sound make it look like there's people home, which can scare off burglars. Keeping your house well-lit inside and out will also allow you to spot anyone who happens to be prowling around. You'll need one to find your way around if the power goes out. Leave the flashlight in a central area, like the kitchen table or even your bedroom. That way, you won't be forced to grope around in the darkness to find it.  Test the flashlight to make sure the batteries work before you go off and forget about it. It's also not a bad idea to have some extra batteries on hand, just in case. It's unsafe to use candles or matches during a power outage. These can easily be dropped or knocked over, which could cause a fire.
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Lock the doors. Stay close to a phone. Be prepared to answer the phone or door. Leave a few lights on around the house. Keep a flashlight nearby.
Article: Relationships are complicated, messy, and involve a lot of strong feelings, and asking someone to move out is an action that can't be undone. Before taking the step of asking your boyfriend to move out, make sure that this is the best decision for you. When considering this, it's OK to put your personal needs above the “needs” of the relationship. Ask yourself:  Is the relationship healthy? Do you still enjoy spending time with your boyfriend? Do you still have strong feelings for him? Find a place where you can talk in person (not over the phone or texting), and where you will not be interrupted. Treat him politely, and explain the reasons why you feel that the relationship is no longer working and should end. It's important that this is a calm discussion; if you try to break up and ask him to move out during an argument, tempers will flare and you both may feel hurt by the other. This will make the break up and moving-out process more painful. Even if you feel that your boyfriend deserves a share of the blame (which he probably does!), focus your talking points on your own emotions and your experiences. This will allow you to express yourself without presuming to understand your boyfriend's motives and reasoning; he may not have understood the way you felt before, either. Instead of prefacing your remarks with “you” (e.g. “you make me angry”), try to preface them with “I.”  For example, try saying something like:  “I feel disappointed when the utility bills are paid late every month.” “I feel like we don't invest as much time in our relationship as we used to.” “I feel as if you don't treat me with as much respect as you used to.” If you aren't direct and clear with your boyfriend, you may end up confusing him and making your own position more awkward. It can be uncomfortable and painful to ask a former partner to move out, but vague wording will only make the situation worse. Even if it's more painful in the moment, direct statements will limit misunderstandings and save you from having future conversations about this in the future. At some point during the conversation, you should say something like:  “I would like for you to find a different place to live.” “I don't think that this living arrangement is working anymore; I'd like you to move out.” “I'm not willing for us to live in the same apartment anymore.” It can be tempting to ask your boyfriend to move out, but, in order to spare his feelings, to leave the timeframe open-ended. This often ends up hurting more than it helps; he may drag his feet and end up staying in your apartment for months. It will be beneficial to both of you if you establish a firm timeline: ask him to find another apartment within a month, and insist that he has all of his belongings out of your place within six weeks.
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Make sure that this is the right decision. Talk to your boyfriend honestly and calmly. Avoid statements that place the blame on your boyfriend. Be clear about what you want. Establish a timeline for him to move out.