WASH YOUR HANDS FLORIDA!
Hand washing is important. Washing
your hands is the most significant step for preventing the spread of germs and
illness.
Start Healthy Hand Washing Habits Today!
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1. Wash your hands as often as possible (even if your hands look clean). Here
are some important instances when to wash your hands to help control the
spread of illness: |
- After using the bathroom
- After coughing or sneezing
- After cleaning a child who has gone to
the bathroom
- After touching books and money
- Before preparing food
- Before eating
- After petting an animal
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2. Why does washing your hands
with soap and water work? |
- Soap suspends the dirt and skin oils
that trap bacteria
- Washing motion helps pull dirt and oils
free from the skin
- Warm running water washes away suspended
dirt and oils
- Additional friction from wiping hands
removes more germs
Note: If soap and water are not available,
use alcohol-based hand sanitizer wipes or gel. |
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3. More rules for staying
healthy (in addition to always washing your hands with soap and warm
water) |
- Stay away from anyone with a cold or flu
- Get plenty of rest
- Visit your doctor and dentist yearly
- Get your shots as scheduled and recommended by your doctor, especially an
annual flu
shot
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4.
Poster and
hand washing information |
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5. Internet Links for related health
information |
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