Hand washing is the number one way to prevent the spread of disease.
- Wash before eating and cooking
- Wash after touching animals
- Wash after using the bathroom
- Wash after blowing your nose, coughing, & sneezing
- Use warm water
- Use soap and lather for 10-15 seconds or sing the ABC song!
- Use colorful soap made for kids – some even come in fun shapes and scents!
- Make sure to get in between your fingers, under fingernails, and around the wrists.