Thank you to the Williamson County Health Department for coming out to teach us how to wash all those scary germs away. We got to put on this super special lotion and then wash our hands. Then we used a black light to see all the germs we missed. It was such a fun way to learn how to keep our bodies as healthy as possible! Below are instructions on proper hand washing. With the flu season coming up, be sure to wash your hands as needed the proper way!
When should you wash your hands?
- Before, during, and after preparing food
- Before eating food
- Before and after caring for someone who is sick
- Before and after treating a cut or wound
- After using the toilet
- After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet
- After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
- After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste
- After handling pet food or pet treats
- After touching garbage
How should you wash your hands?
- Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap.
- Lather your hands by rubbing them together with
the soap. Be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your
fingers, and under your nails.
- Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the "Happy Birthday" song from beginning to end twice.
- Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
- Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
