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"Do not forget to wash your hands with soap ..." We've all heard it, most likely from our parents. As much as we may not want to admit, our parents were right! Hand washing is necessary for our health, especially during the winter months. It is the most important way (and easier) to prevent disease (USDA).
We touch everything, sometimes without even noticing. Hand washing, especially before and after the specific activities such as food preparation and using the toilet is like a vaccine "do-it-yourself" (CDC). Millions of invisible germs spread through hand to mouth contact or person. Germs can also contaminate food and drink. Under the right circumstances, germs can multiply, causing disease.
There are simple ways to help prevent the spread of germs, especially during the winter months. Avoid putting your hands on your face and in the mouth, nose and eyes. Wash your hands regularly, following the instructions below.
Did you know?
- Germs can enter the body through the eyes, nose and mouth and make us sick.
- handwashing education in the community reduces respiratory diseases like the common cold in the general population by 16-21%.
- handwashing with soap can protect almost 1 in 5 young children with respiratory infections such as pneumonia.
handwashing for advice
- Wet your hands with clean running water (hot or cold), close the tap and apply soap.
- Lather your hands by rubbing them with soap. Be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between fingers and under fingernails.
- rub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the song "Happy Birthday" from beginning to end twice.
- Rinse hands well under clean running water.
- Dry your hands with a clean towel or air dry them.
Visit the CDC for more facts and tips for hand washing
Sources :. Centers for US Department of Health and Human Services Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,. LifeWork Strategies EAP and Adventist HealthCare. The Health Council of the week is for educational purposes. For medical advice, consult your doctor. Feel free to copy and distribute this health resource.
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