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BE A GERM STOPPER!
DO YOU KNOW...
There are 1500 germs on each square centimeter of your hands. Germs may be spread through contact with:
- Doorknobs
- Animals
- Toilets
- Handrails
- Money
- Pens
- Faucets
- Toys
- Pencils
- Keyboards
- Shopping carts
- Food
- Telephones
- Remote controls
- Playground equipment
- And especially other people!
Hand washing may be your single most effective way to stop the spread of germs and disease and stay healthy.
WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN
- After you sneeze or cough
- Before you touch your eyes, nose or mouth
- After using the bathroom
- Before you enter and after you leave a location
- Before you eat
USE SOAP AND WATER
- If you can see any dirt on your hands
- Wet your hands and USE SOAP
- Wash every part of your hands and fingers for a minimum of 15 seconds (or sing "Happy Birthday" twice)
- Rinse your hands well and dry with a clean or paper towel
- Use a paper towel to turn off the faucet and open the door
USE HAND SANITIZER (at least 60% alcohol content)
- When you cannot see the dirt on your hands
- Use enough to cover every part of your hands
- Rub over every part of your hands until they are dry twice
