DO PEOPLE WASH THEIR HANDS? NOT REALLY !!
PEOPLE DON’T REALLY WASH THEIR HANDS Your hands can keep you healthy or make you very sick. The GOOD NEWS is that handwashing can help you remain healthy . Good handwashing is very easy to do. The BAD NEWS is that people don’t wash their hands or don’t do it well enough to make a difference.
SO, WHAT IS THE BIG DEAL? •
Hands are the most exposed part of the body to germs. •
Germs are hiding everywhere. •
Germs are microscopic. •
Germs are tough.
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People can become very ill. Illnesses have an economic impact
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Hands are the most exposed part of the body to germs.
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A person has lots of bacteria on their bodies.
• Touching the eyes, mouth, nose or food transfers the germs into the body.
GERMS ARE EVERYWHERE
HIGH ON THE WORST LIST Work desk
Bathroom doorknob
Remote controls
Kitchen sink
Keyboards
Light switches
Dishcloth
Escalator handrails
Bath tubes
Garbage can
Shopping trolleys handles Pet cages
Refrigerator
Picnic table
Toys
Telephone Receiver
Pens , pencils
Sponges
HOW TO WASH HANDS
FOLLOW THESE 8 STEPS
WHEN TO WASH HANDS After going to the toilet After coughing or sneezing After playing with pets After eating or drinking After touching sores, or infected areas After playing/working outside After playing in water more than one person has used Before handling foods and before eating
Before giving medications Before putting contact lenses in eyes
SO WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL? Good news a simple handwashing can prevent illness for you and your family. • It’s better to be safe – not sorry. • Be Safe: wash your hands for 20 seconds. • Or Be Sorry: you might get very sick.