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Corporate Authors:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
Description:
Keeping hands clean is one of the most important things we can do to stop the spread of germs and stay healthy.

When?

• Before, during, and after preparing food

• Before eating food

• Before and after caring for someone who is sick

• Before and after treating a cut or wound

• After using the toilet

• After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet

• After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing

• After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste

• After handling pet food or pet treats

• After touching garbage

How?

• Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap.

• Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.

• Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.

• Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.

• Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.

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Hand Disinfection
Hand Hygiene

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Name as Subject:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
Collection(s):
Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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