One
of the most important things you can do to prevent the spread
of illnesses is to wash your hands.
One
of the most important things you can do to prevent the spread of
illnesses is to wash your hands. You can't see germs with the naked
eye or smell them, so you should wash your hands often. By frequently
washing your hands, you wash away germs that you have picked up
from other people or from contaminated surfaces, and prevent the
spread of diseases.
When should
you wash your hands?
Before and
after eating.
After using
the toilet.
After coughing,
sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue.
After handling
animals.
After smoking.
Before and
after handling food.
After emptying
trash.
What is the
correct way to wash your hands?
Wet hands
with warm, running water.
Apply soap.
Briskly rub
hands together.
Scrub between
fingers and on forearms to just below elbow.
Continue
scrubbing for 20 seconds, or about the time it takes to sing the
tune "Happy Birthday to You."
One
of the most important things you can do to prevent the spread of
illnesses is to wash your hands. You can't see germs with the naked
eye or smell them, so you should wash your hands often. By frequently
washing your hands, you wash away germs that you have picked up
from other people or from contaminated surfaces, and prevent the
spread of diseases.