Wash Up, Wash Well, and Wash Often

It's not just when they look dirty!

You should wash your hands after:

• Going to the bathroom
• Helping change your younger sister's or brother's diapers
• Blowing or wiping your nose with a tissue
• Covering your mouth/nose when you cough or sneeze
• Preparing food
• Touching burns, cuts, or sores
• Playing with pets and animals
• Handling dirty dishes, utensils, or touching cabinet tops where food is prepared
• Being around someone who is sick
• Being physically active
• Taking out the garbage

You should always wash your hands before:

• Handling food
• Setting the table
• Eating
• Treating a scrape, cut, or wound
• Tending to someone who is sick
• Putting in or taking out contact lenses

Wash your hands more often when a family member or friend you spend a lot of time around is sick. This will cut down on your chances of catching whatever nasty germ they have.

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