Hand Washing

Hands washing

HAND WASHING

WASH YOUR HANDS FOR GOOD HEALTH

Did you know that washing your hands is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick? Throughout the day, you accumulate germs on your hands from a variety of sources, such as direct contact with people, dirty surfaces, food, and animals. If you don't wash your hands frequently enough, you can become infected with these germs by touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. You can also spread these germs to others. Hand washing can prevent the spread of the common cold, flu, and many gastrointestinal disorders.

WHEN SHOULD YOU WASH YOUR HANDS?

·After using the bathroom
·After blowing your nose
·After coughing or sneezing
·Before eating or cooking
·After playing outdoors
·After being near a sick person
·When your hands are dirty
·Before and after touching an animal

HOW SHOULD YOU WASH YOUR HANDS?

•Wet your hands with warm, running water and apply liquid soap or use clean bar soap. 
Lather well.
•Rub your hands vigorously together for at least 15 to 20 seconds.
•Scrub all surfaces, including the backs of your hands, wrists, between your fingers
and under your fingernails.
•Rinse well.
•Dry your hands with a clean or disposable towel. Use a towel to turn off the faucet.