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Keep clean hands in your plans! Washing your hands with soap and water can prevent the spread of germs. If you can’t get to a sink, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer as a backup! |
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Hand sanitizers are great if you aren’t near soap & water. But keep in mind, sanitizers:
1️⃣ Don’t get rid of all germ types
2️⃣ Aren’t as effective when hands are visibly dirty or greasy
3️⃣ Might not remove harmful chemicals like pesticides from hands |
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When washing your hands, make sure you’re scrubbing for 20 seconds! Need a timer? Sing the full “Happy Birthday” song twice. Is your name too long for the song? Wish a happy birthday to “Clean Hands.” 🎂 |
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Got kids? Help them develop handwashing skills at an early age. Give your kids frequent reminders of how and when to wash their hands. |
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Going on a cruise? 🚢
How about a flight? ✈️
No matter where you go,
Germs can be a fright! 🦠🤧
Wash your hands from day to night,
And give those germs a good fight!! 🧼💧 |