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[intro graphics] >> Narrator: Since we wash our hands regularly,
it seems like an easy thing to do. But you'd be amazed how many of us don't wash
our hands properly. Washing hands the right way and often is one
of the most important steps we can take to avoid spreading germs and viruses.
Always wash your hands with soap and water. Use warm water if available.
First, wet your hands and apply plenty of soap.
Rub your hands together to make a thick lather.
Scrub all surfaces. Don't scrub just the front and the back of your hands,
but also in between your fingers, around the nail bed, under your nails and your jewelry.
Be sure to scrub for at least twenty seconds. A good way to time it is to sing "Happy Birthday"
twice through, or sing your A-B-Cs.
Rinse hands thoroughly and drive them using a paper towel,
a clean cloth, or an air dryer.
If soap and water are not available, be sure to use an alcohol-based gel or disinfectant
wipes.
But if your hands are very dirty, always wash with soap and water.
Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly when you come in contact
with any surface that might hold harmful organisms. Always remember: Wash your hands after blowing
your nose, coughing, or sneezing; After using the bathroom;
After changing a diaper, handling an animal or animal waste;
or after touching garbage.
Wash your hands before as well as after preparing food,
treating a wound, or tending to someone who is sick.
If you are a parent or a teacher, teach your children the importance of washing
their hands.
Washing your hands properly and often is not just for your health,
but for the health of those around you, and for those you love.