Clean Hands and Good Health

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Washing your hands can keep you from catching a cold or the flu.

Wash your hands a lot… especially:

• Before eating
• After blowing your nose
• After coughing or sneezing
• After using the bathroom
• When you are around other people who are sick

Here are some more tips for keeping your hands clean and your body healthy!

• Wet your hands with warm water.
• Use liquid soap or clean bar of soap.
• Lather well.
• Rub your hands together quickly for at least 15 to 20 seconds.
• Scrub all parts of your hands:
  • Palms
  • Back of hands
  • Wrists
  • Between your fingers
  • Under your fingernails
• Rinse well.
• Dry your hands with a clean or disposable towel.
• Use a towel to turn off the faucet.