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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