Handwashing

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Handwashing

• Our Best Defence Against Germs

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Did You Know

• Our skin constantly makes oil that stays on its
  surface.
• The germs that get on your skin get trapped in
  the oil.
• Skin does not have to look dirty to be loaded
  with tiny germs that can cause big problemslike
  colds, diarrhrea, and more serious diseases.
• Washing your hands with soap and warm water is
  one of the best things you can do to stay healthy

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But I Wash My Hands A lot!

• We are all usually in a hurryto eat,to get back
  to work, to make that important meeting.
• Too often we forget or "don't have time."
• Or we think a quick cold water rinse will do.
  But that doesnt cut it ...literally.

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A Few Statistics

• 95 of individuals observed indicated that they
  washed their hands after using the washroom when
  in fact only 67 were observed doing so
• Women washed their hands more regularly than men
  (75 versus 58)

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Clean your hands often
Use antibiotics appropriately
Routinely clean disinfect surfaces
Be careful with pets
Handle prepare food safely
Avoid contact with wild animals
Get Immunized
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General Tips For Handwashing

• The Centre for Disease Control suggests
• It is best to wash your hands with soap and clean
  running water for 20 seconds.
• However, if soap and clean water are not
  available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer to
  clean your hands.
• Alcohol-based hand rubs significantly reduce the
  number of germs on skin and are fast-acting.

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When washing hands with soap and water

• Wet your hands with clean running water and apply
  soap.
• Use warm water if it is available.
• Rub hands together to make lather and scrub all
  surfaces.
• Continue rubbing hands for 15 to 20 seconds.

• Need a timer? Imagine singing "Happy Birthday"
  twice to a friend.

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Soap Water Hand Washing Continued

• Rinse hands well under running water.
• Dry your hands using a paper towel or air dryer.
• If possible, use your paper towel to turn off the
  faucet and open the door when leaving the rest
  room.

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Areas Commonly Missed In Hand Washing
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If soap and clean water are not available

• Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer to clean your
  hands.
• Alcohol-based hand sanitizers significantly
  reduce the number of germs on skin and are fast
  acting.

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Heres How

• Apply sanitizer to the palm of one hand.
• Rub hands together.
• Rub the sanitizer over all surfaces of hands and
  fingers.

How long? Until your hands are dry
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Thank you