With the cold weather officially here, illness is spreading quickly through schools and office environments. We all know washing your hands is important, but how often should you do it to keep germs and infection at bay?
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends you should wash your hands during the following times:
The Proper Way to Wash Your Hands
Did you know that you should be scrubbing your hands for at least 20 seconds? In order to properly prevent the spread of illness, follow the below steps in order to effectively wash your hands.
Is Hand Sanitizer Effective Against Germs?
Hand sanitizer may be used when clean water and soap is not available. Read the label to make sure it has at least 60% alcohol content. While this is not effective against all types of bacteria, it is an acceptable alternative.
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