HAND WASHING

If you are going to do it,

Do it right!

On our hands, there are

more than 3,000 different
kinds of germs.

The common microbes

on hands are Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and
Lactobacillus.

Improper hand hygiene

increases development
of illness and disease
spreads.

These bacteria on our

hands multiply quickly
as we touch our other
body parts, especially
our face, with the contaminated hand.

WHEN DO WE WASH OUR HANDS?

Before

Handling food
Setting the table
Eating
Treating a scrape, cut, wound
Tending to someone whos sick
Putting in or taking out contact lenses

After...

Going to the bathroom

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Blowing your nose
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Preparing food
Touching burns, cuts, or sores
Playing with animals
Being around who is sick
Taking out the garbage

Most importantly, wash often!

HAND WASHING
Protect your self from germs!

HAND SANITIZER?

Use it when soap and water are not available.

Apply it all over your hands and let it dry for 15 seconds.
Use a hand sanitizer that has at least 60% alcohol.
It does not eliminate all types of germs.
It might not be effective when hands are visibly soiled.
Remember, washing using soap and water is the best
way to reduce number of microbes.

BENEFITS OF
HAND WASHING
Reduces incidences of diarrhea by 31%
Reduces incidences of respiratory illnesses by
21%
It is the best way to avoid getting illness, meaning
less healthcare-related bills and more productivity.

PROPER
HANDWASHING

1. Wet your hands under warm running water and apply some soap.
2. Rub your hands together to build up soapy bubbles.
3. Wash your hands front and back, between fingers, around
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wrists,
and
under nails for 20

sec-

4. Rinse well in warm water.

5. Dry hands completely.

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References
Aiello, A., Coulborn, R., Perez, V., & Larson, E. (2008). Effect of hand hygiene on infectious disease risk in the community setting: a meta-analysis. American
Journal Of Public Health, 98(8), 1372-1381. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2007.124610
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. BAM, Your Body, The Buzz on Scuzz. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/bam/body/buzz-scuzz.html.
Maxshield. Germs you carry on your hands | MaxShield Hygiene and Protection. (2008). Retrieved from http://maxshield.sg/germs-on-hands/
SimplyPsychology (2013). Erik Erikson. Retrieved from http://www.simplypsychology.org/Erik-Erikson.html.