Hand Washing

What are the reasons behind washing our hands?

Why?
• We wash our hands in order to prevent spreading germs to other
people around us.
• We also wash our hands to prevent contracting illnesses.
• Washing our hands helps prevent the germs from getting inside our
bodies and infecting our bodies.
When?
• We wash our hands before and after any meal we eat.
• We wash our hands after going to the bathroom.
• We wash our hands after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
• We wash our hands after being outside playing.
• We wash our hands after touching any animal.
How do we wash our hands?
• First, wet your hands with clean, running water.
• Second, put soap on your hands.
• Next, rub your hands together thoroughly for at least 20 seconds.
• Then, rinse the soap off your hands well under clean, running water.
• Finally, dry your hands with a clean towel, or let them air dry.