Hand-washing is an easy way to prevent infection. Learn when to wash your hands, how to properly use hand sanitizer, and how to get your children into the habit. Frequent hand-washing is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and spreading illness.
When to wash your hands
As you touch people, surfaces, and objects, you accumulate germs on your hands. You can infect yourself with these germs by touching your eyes, nose, or mouth, or spread them to others. Although it's impossible to keep your hands germ-free, washing your hands frequently can help limit the transfer of bacteria, viruses, and other microbes.
Always wash your hands before:
Before and during food preparation
Treating wounds or caring for a sick person
Inserting or removing contact lenses
Before touching your eyes, nose, or mouth
Always wash your hands after:
Preparing food
Using the toilet, changing a diaper or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet
Touching an animal, animal feed or animal waste
Blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing
Treating wounds or caring for a sick person
Touching garbage
Handling pet food or pet treats
You have been in a public place and touched an item or surface that may be frequently touched by others
How to use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
Alcohol-based hand sanitizers, which don't require water, are an acceptable alternative when soap and water aren't available. If you use a hand sanitizer, make sure the product contains at least 60% alcohol.
Follow these steps:
Apply the product to the palm of one hand. Check the label to find out the appropriate amount.
Rub your hands together.
Rub the gel over all the surfaces of your hands and fingers until your hands are dry.
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References: www.cdc.gov/handwashing