to wash, or not to wash. that is the question.. why should you wash your hands? washing your hands...
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To Wash, or Not to Wash.
That is the Question.
Why should you wash your hands?
Washing your hands is the best way to stop germs from
spreading.
Common ways germs are spread.
Nose, mouth, or eyes to hands to others.
Hands to food.
Common ways germs are spread.
Food to hands to food.
Infected person to hands to other
people.
Common ways germs are spread.
Animals to people.
Hidden Germs
More bacteria on your body than people U.S.
21,000 germs per square inch on work desks.
Hidden Germs
229,000 germs per square inch on faucet handles.
Hidden GermsKitchen Sink. Sponge.
Dishcloth.
Keyboards. Doorknobs.Li
ght
Sw
itch
es.Pens,
pencils, crayons
.
How Some Diseases Are SpreadFecal-oral
Transmission.
Salmonella, Shigellosis, Cholera.
How Some Diseases Are Spread
Indirect contact with respiratory secretions.
Influenza, Strep diseases, Colds.
How Some Diseases Are Spread
When hands are contaminated with urine,
saliva, etc.
Typhoid, staph diseases, mononucleosis.
Washing Your Hands
When do you wash your hands?
Washing Your HandsCoughing or
blowing nose.
Eating and cooking.
Going to
the
bathroom
.Playing
with
animals.
Washing Your HandsPlaying or working outside.
Touching sores
or infected
areas.
Handling
raw m
eat.
Washing Your Hands
Must have:•Soap
•Warm water
•Friction
Washing Your Hands
Steps for washing hands:•Wet hands with warm
water.•Add soap.
Washing Your Hands
Steps for washing hands:•Rub hands for 20
seconds.•Wash all surfaces.
Washing Your Hands
Steps for washing hands:•Rinse.
•Dry your hands.
•Keep fingers pointing down.
Washing Your Hands
Steps for washing hands:•Hold towel – turn off
faucet and open door.
Review Washing Your Hands.
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