National Hand Washing Awareness Week

If we've learned anything this past year it is Wash Your Hands!

The first week of December is National Hand Washing Awareness Week! 80% of communicable diseases can be spread by touch, these include the common cold, the flu, pneumonia, and Covid-19. So how often should you wash your hands? Always wash your hands before & after you eat, after you use the restroom, after you sneeze, cough, or blow your nose, & honestly, several times throughout the day. How long should you wash your hands? Wash them for at least 20 to 30 seconds in order for them to actually get clean; you can sing a favorite song while you wash! If you do not have access to water & soap you can use hand sanitizer, just make sure you use enough & allow it to dry in order for it to kill germs! Won't all this hand washing & hand sanitizer dry your hands out especially during these winter months? You can & should use moisturizing lotion on your hands to prevent them from becoming chapped! Now more than ever it is important to wash your hands & wash them correctly!

Basic Hand Washing:
1. Get your hands wet with clean, running water, turn off the water to save water, & apply soap.
2. Lather up by rubbing the hands together with the soap. Be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
3. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Sing a song to help you keep track of time.
4. Rinse under clean, running water. Dry your hands with a clean towel or air.

Help stop the spread of germs & wash your hands!