NATIONAL HANDWASHING AWARENESS WEEK!
DECEMBER 1-7, 2021
Tips for effective handwashing -
A quick rinse under warm water isn't enough to get your hands clean. Here are five steps to follow EVERY time you wash your hands:
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Wet your hands with clean running water
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lather the hands with soap and rub them together
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scrub your hands for 20 seconds (don't forget to scrub in between all your fingers and the top of your hands)
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rinse your hands with clean running water
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dry your hands with a clean towel (turn off faucet with a clean towel)
The best times to wash your hands are before, during and after preparing food, after using the toilet, before and after caring for someone who is sick and after blowing your nose, sneezing or coughing. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
BE SAFE THIS WINTER. WASH YOUR HANDS!