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Hand Washing TipsWashing your hands often is one of the best ways to protect you and your community against infections andillness. Use soap and water. Make sure you scrub in between your fingers. Wash your hands for at least 20seconds. Sing the ABC’s while you do it!Always wash your hands after you use the bathroom, or help others use the bathroom, or you change a diaper.You touch a pet. You are in a public place where you may come into contact with affected surfaces. Before andafter you prepare food. And before you eat.If you don’t have access to soap, use a hand sanitizer that is at least 60% alcohol based. For more informationon handwashing, visit www.cdc.org.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.INT58045A EN HandWashingTips.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
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Every year in the United States, more people die from healthcare-associated infections than from breast cancer, car accidents and AIDS combined. Proper hand cleansing by everyone who comes in contact with a patient can lower the risk of getting a deadly infection.
Watch this video to learn simple strategies to help prevent the spread of germs and infection during your at-home recovery.
Learn how to wash your hands correctly and completely.
Watch this video to remember to wash your hands often to prevent the spread of illness.
