Hand Washing

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Hand Washing

• By Denotra Batts
• Student Health force

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Bacteria

• Hands are the part of the body that are most
  exposed to bacteria because they touch many
  things.
• Bacteria are sometimes called GERMS
• Bacteria spreads when he/she touches food that
  they eat.
• Hot soapy water prevents bacteria from spreading
  from hand to food.
• Not all bacteria doesnt make you sick some
  bacteria is needed to make our body healthy.

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Washing Your hands

• It is especially important to wash your hand
  before
• Before, during and after prepare food.
• Before you eat.
• After you use the bathroom, and change diapers
• After handling animals or animal waste.
• After you touch a cut, open sore or pimple.
• When you have dirt on your hands.
• When someone in your home or in school is sick.
• 91 of adults say they always wash there hands
  after using public restrooms, however only 83
  only do so.

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What is the Correct way to wash your hands?

• First, wet your hands with running water and
  apply soap
• Using running water is more effective than using
  water in a bowl.
• Rub your hand vigorously together and scrub the
  surface of your hand.
• Remember to scrub your fingertips and your
  fingernails.
• Scrub your hands for 20 seconds.
• Rinse with clean water.

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Dry Your Hands

• Dry your hands with a clean towel.
• Paper towels are the best.
• Cloth towels used by other people can obtain
  bacteria that can make your hands dirty again.
• Remember when you use the paper towel throw the
  paper towel away.

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Practice Healthy Habits

• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when
  coughing or sneezing to prevent from others
  getting sick.
• If you dont have a tissue use your sleeve.
• Stay home when your are sick.
• Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage
  your stress, drink plenty of water, and eat
  nutritious food.