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Have A Hand In A Healthier Future Today
Take the first step to a healthier you.
Today is the day to clean your hands and save lives.
Did you know that handwashing is one of the most effective ways to stay healthy and avoid spreading germs?
Wash your hands properly using these five steps:
- Wet. Run hands under clean, running water and then turn off tap.
- Lather. Apply soap and rub your hands together. Lather the backs of your hands, between fingers and under nails.
- Scrub. For at least 20 seconds.
- Rinse. Rinse well to wash off soap.
- Dry. On a clean towel, or allow hands to air-dry.
Learn more about hand hygiene today for your healthier tomorrow.