Washing your hands helps you:
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Stay healthy
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Avoid a cold or the flu
Remember to wash your hands:
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Before you eat
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After you blow your nose
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After you cough or sneeze
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After you use the bathroom
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Before and after you visit people who are sick
Here is how to wash your hands:
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First, wet your hands with warm water.
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Use soap!
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Rub soap all over your hands.
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Make sure you clean:
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Between your fingers
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The front and back of each hand
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Under your fingernails
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On your wrists
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Rub your hands together.
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While you rub:
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Count slowly to 10
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Then, count to 10 again.Rinse your hands.
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Get off all the soap.
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Dry your hands.
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Use a clean cloth or paper towel to dry your hands.
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Use a towel to turn off the water.
Remind other people to wash too.
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You can share these tips with your friends!
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The more people who wash their hands, the healthier everyone will be!
Last updated on March 9th, 2010