Washing your hands can keep you from catching a cold or the flu.
Wash your hands a lot… especially:
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Before eating
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After blowing your nose
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After coughing or sneezing
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After using the bathroom
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When you are around other people who are sick
Here are some more tips for keeping your hands clean and your body healthy!
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Wet your hands with warm water.
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Use liquid soap or clean bar of soap.
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Lather well.
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Rub your hands together quickly for at least 15 to 20 seconds.
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Scrub all parts of your hands:
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Palms
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Back of hands
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Wrists
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Between your fingers
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Under your fingernails
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Rinse well.
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Dry your hands with a clean or disposable towel.
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Use a towel to turn off the faucet.
Last updated on July 16th, 2010