Whether you're at home, at work, or at school, handwashing
is one of the most important things you can do to keep from
getting sick and from spreading germs to others.
In honor of National
Clean Hands Week, September 19-25,
we've collected all kinds of information about handwashing
for you.
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Healthy
Schools, Healthy People – It’s a SNAP
A hands-on initiative for middle schools is designed
to help keep students in school and learning by improving
overall health through promoting clean hands. |
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Hand hygiene during an emergency
After an emergency, it can be difficult to find running
water. However, it is still important to wash your hands
to avoid illness. It is best to wash your hands with
soap and water but when water isn’t available,
you can use alcohol-based products made for washing hands... |
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CDC
Germstopper: Healthy Habits Keep You Well
Healthy habits can protect everyone from getting germs
or spreading germs at home, school, or work. Simple actions,
like covering your mouth and nose and cleaning your hands
often, can stop germs and prevent illnesses... |
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Hand hygiene in healthcare
settings
Hand hygiene guidelines help healthcare workers
reduce infections in health care settings to promote
patient safety. Campaign includes materials to promote
hand Hygiene in healthcare facilities. |
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Fight
BAC!® Partnership for Food Safety Education
Wash hands in hot soapy water before preparing
food and after using the bathroom, changing diapers
and handling pets. For best results, use warm water
to moisten hands and then apply soap and rub
hands together for 20 seconds before rinsing thoroughly...
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Remember, Clean Hands Save Lives!
Get this poster! Visit the Clean Hands Coalition
at http://www.cleanhandscoalition.org
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