WASH THOSE DIRTY HANDS!

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Handwashing is crucial for preventing the spread of infections and illnesses. It removes germs from hands, preventing them from entering the body through the eyes, nose, and mouth. Proper handwashing can reduce the risk of respiratory and diarrheal infections and protect against more serious illnesses.

 

Why it’s important?

Washing hands can keep you healthy and prevent the spread of respiratory and diarrheal infections. Germs can spread from person to person or from surfaces to people when you:
Touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
Prepare or eat food and drinks with unwashed hands
Touch surfaces or objects that have germs on them
Blow your nose, cough, or sneeze into hands and then touch other people’s hands or common objects.

Key times to wash hands!

 

• Before, during, and after preparing food
• Before and after eating food
• Before and after caring for someone at home who is sick with vomiting or diarrhea
• Before and after treating a cut or wound
• After using the toilet
• After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet
• After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
• After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste

– Cited from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.