General Health Conditions
Having clean hands is one of the most important things you can do to prevent getting sick and spreading disease-causing germs. That’s why technique matters.
Add water & soap:Wet hands with clean, running water (warm or cold) and apply soap.
Lather up:Lather all parts of your hands well by rubbing them together.
Sing a song:Scrub for at least 20 seconds or sing “Happy Birthday” twice.
Rinse & dry:Rinse well under clean, running water. Dry hands using a clean towel or air-dry them.
Option:If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
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