Handwashing is like a "do-it-yourself" vaccine—it involves five easy and effective steps (Wet, Lather, Scrub, Rinse, Dry) you can take to cut down the spread of diarrheal and respiratory sickness so you can stay healthy. Daily handwashing, specially before and after certain activities, is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. It's quick, it's simple, and it can keep us all from getting sick. Handwashing is a win for everyone, except the germs. For more healthcare tips you can visit website www.jeevom.com
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Handwashing - Clean Hands Save Lives
1.
2. 61%
39%
Handwash
Men
Women
As per the study 61% of men and 39% of women admit they
don't bother.
About 40 per cent of people wash their hands for less than 10
seconds - but it takes 20 seconds of washing with soap for
effective cleaning.
3. Keeping hands clean is one of
the most important steps we
can take to avoid getting sick
and spreading germs to others.
Removing germs through hand
washing therefore helps
prevent diarrhea and
respiratory infections and may
even help prevent skin and eye
infections.
4. After using the washroom.
After blowing your nose or
after sneezing in your hands.
Before and after eating,
handling food, drinking and
smoking.
After handling garbage.
Handling pets, animals or
animal waste.
Visiting or caring the sick
people.
5.
6. Palm to Palm
Between Fingers
Back of Hands
Base of Thumbs
Back of Fingers
Fingernails
Wrists
7. DO’S
Avoid wearing rings.
Remove your wristwatch.
Turn on the water and adjust
the temperature to warm.
Use a clean nailbrush to clean
under your fingernails.
Use plenty of lather &
friction, wash your hands for
10-15 seconds.
DONT’S
Don't touch the sink, its
contaminated.
Don't splash water on your
clothes.
Don't use hot water, warm
water is best.