Health and Wellness
Flu Prevention is in Your Hands
The single most effective way to keep from getting sick and spreading illness to others is to wash your hands frequently, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Most people don't wash their hands long enough (at least 20 seconds) to effectively remove germs and dislodge dirt. Here's how to wash your hands to get rid of germs:
- Wet hands with warm running water prior to reaching for the soap, either in bar or liquid form.
- Rub hands together to make a good lather. Do this away from running water, so the lather isn't washed away.
- Wash the front and back of your hands, between your fingers and under the nails. Continue washing for 20 seconds or more.
- Rinse hands well under warm running water.
- Dry hands thoroughly with a clean towel or air dryer.
- Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers or gels or wipes if soap and water are not available.
Used with permission from www.health-eheadlines.com, © 2006 Write On, Inc.
