Hand Washing Tips

Hand washing is like a “do-it-yourself” vaccine—it involves five simple and effective steps you can take to reduce the spread of diarrhea and respiratory illness so you can stay healthy:

Wet

Lather

Scrub

Rinse

Dry

A good rule of thumb is to sing “Happy Birthday” twice while washing your hands.  Regular hand washing, particularly before and after certain activities (before eating, after toileting, etc.) is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. (Center of Disease Control)