Q: This should open straight to your account. If you aren't logged into Twitter on your phone, you'll need to do so in order to access your account. This should be in the bottom right corner of your screen. You can tap an existing conversation in order to open it from here. This is in the top right corner of your screen; doing so will bring up a list of your most frequently contacted Twitter friends. You can only send messages to people who are currently following you. After their name appears in a drop-down menu, tap it; this will add them to a new message. You can do this for as many Twitter friends as you like if you want to create a group message. You can also type a friend's handle (their "@username" tag) to bring up their name. This will take you to a new message window with your contact. This should be at the bottom of your screen; tapping it brings up a keyboard. This will add text to your message. Note that you will have to tap the "Send" option to send the message. These are both to the left of your message field. A GIF is a dynamic image format, while the camera icon will allow you to upload any other photo file type. This should be to the right of your message field. You have successfully sent a direct message!
A: Tap the "Twitter" app to open Twitter. Tap the "Messages" tab. Tap the "New Message" icon. Tap a Twitter contact's name. Tap "Next" in the top right corner of your screen. Tap the "Start a new message" field. Type into the message field. Tap the "GIF" or camera icon to add a GIF or photo. Tap "Send" to send your message.

Article: One of the most important steps to take for reducing the risk of getting an infection while staying in a hospital or clinical setting is washing your hands properly — at least with soap and water, but preferably also with alcohol-based gels or wipes. Washing your hands is not only important after going to the bathroom, but also, after you touch any other surface or person outside the bathroom. Surfaces to be particularly careful of are doorknobs, light switches, bedside railings, curtains, bedside tables and medical equipment and paraphernalia.  Consider using the paper towel you used to dry your hands with in the bathroom as a barrier over doorknobs and bedside rails. Once you're back in bed, throw the paper towel in a nearby garbage bin. Make sure there is a dispenser of alcohol-based hand sanitizer within reach of your bed. Once you return to bed from the bathroom, sanitize your hands again. Touching other patients, even for compassionate reasons, isn't a good idea in hospitals or other long-term care facilities. They may be harboring antibiotic-resistant bacteria or super pathogenic viruses on their skin or clothing that can infect you and make you very ill. Conversely, you may transfer similar pathogenic microorganisms to them and put their lives at stake. Talking and listening to other patients is fine and often passes the time faster, but never contact other patient's wounds or bandages and don't shake their hands. Also, avoid sharing towels, washcloths, razors or clothes  If you or any surrounding patients are coughing repeatedly, then consider wearing a surgical mask when in close proximity. Viruses and bacteria travel and become airborne within droplets of saliva and mucus. Common HAIs include Clostridium difficile (C. diff), MRSA, Acinetobacter, Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), hepatitis, Klebsiella norovirus, and more.  MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria because they are resistant to several common antibiotics. MRSA bacteria developed in hospitals decades ago due to overuse of antibiotics. Now, there are only a few powerful drugs that can contain MRSA bacteria. It should go without saying that you shouldn't touch medical equipment because you may disrupt the function or change the settings (which can put your life at risk), but medical devices and paraphernalia are also commonly contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms. In fact, some of the most deadly vectors of infection can survive for weeks on medical equipment and in patient rooms. As such, keep your hands to yourself and your curiosity in check by not touching any medical devices, intravenous paraphernalia or nearby diagnostic equipment.  Each year more than 18,000 American patients die from MRSA infections that they contract while in hospitals. In addition to bacteria, serious viruses to be concerned about in a hospital setting include MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome) and SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome). Even if you're diligent about washing and sanitizing your hands while in the hospital, it's a good idea to break the habit of touching your face, particularly your mouth and eyes. Bacteria and viruses on your hands are unlikely to lead to infections there (unless you have cuts or abrasions), but your eyes and mouth are entry points into your body where pathogenic microorganisms can take advantage and multiply if the conditions are right. If they can penetrate the mucous membranes of the eyes and mouth, they can also gain access to the bloodstream and infect other parts of the body.  If you don't already wear glasses, consider wearing clear plastic eye protection to prevent yourself from touching or rubbing your eyes. Women need to take special precaution against transmitting germs while applying their eye makeup and lipstick. Within a hospital setting, it's safer to go without makeup.  When using alcohol-based hand rubs and sanitizers, products with at least 60% alcohol content are preferred. Always remember that your immune system is designed to fight off pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses, so that is ultimately your best ally in preventing hospital infections. The main problem is that most people who enter a hospital or clinic are sick and have compromised or weakened immunity, which makes them particularly susceptible to infections. As such, make sure to eat lots of fresh produce and keep well hydrated. Fruits and veggies are loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other compounds that can kill bacteria and viruses. Drinking lots of water keeps your blood volume up and mucous membranes moist, making it difficult for pathogens to penetrate inside your body.  Preparing fresh fruit smoothies before you head into the hospital for a procedure is a good idea, or have your family bring them to you on a regular basis. Snacking on raw veggies (broccoli, tomatoes, cucumbers) is another great way of getting important nutrients into your body. Your immune system will benefit by avoiding refined sugars while in the hospital (soda pop, candy, ice cream, desserts, most baked goods). Supplements that can boost immunity include vitamins A, C and D, zinc, selenium, echinacea, olive leaf extract and astragalus root. Remember not to take supplements of any kind without consulting a doctor first. They may interact with medications or medical conditions.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Disinfect your hands frequently. Don't touch other patients. Don't touch medical equipment or machines. Keep your hands away from your eyes and mouth. Try to eat nutritiously and drink lots of purified water.

Q: Store bought casing usually will come packaged in brine or salt. Thoroughly rinse the casing in lukewarm water to remove traces of the salt. If the casing is too long to work with easily, cut off a manageable length. Tie a double knot at this end. When it's filled, remove the funnel and tie a double knot at the end of the rope of sausage. At each interval, twist the rope several times. You can also use cooking twine to tie the ends. This will help prevent the sausages from bursting while cooking later.
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Prepare the casing. Ease the casing onto the nozzle of a funnel, leaving 2 inches (5.1 cm). Scoop the meat mixture, a small amount at a time, into the funnel and gently pack into the casing. Create small, individual sausages by pinching the rope at even intervals. Using a toothpick or fork, gently prick a few holes into the skin of each sausage. Dry the sausages in the refrigerator before cooking or freezing.