Washing Hands

Why?

touch lots of stuff

collect germs even if our hands look clean

wash hands

kill germs

help keep everyone healthy

germs

spread to other people

can make you sick

icky stuff that you can't see

can get inside your body

through the mouth

through eyes

How?

First

Second

use warm water

wash

get hands wet with water

helps soap do its job

between fingers

wash for at least 15 seconds

under nails

Third

dry your hands

When?

when you cook

before and after eating food

after doing chores

taking out garbage

after playing with animals

after using the bathroom

if you sneeze, cough, or blow your nose

to not spread germs

to not spread germs

Who?

everyone

people who work with food

people who work with sick people

people who fix cars

mechanics

cooks

waiters

doctors

nurses

people who work with money

cashiers

bankers