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Wash your hands. Washing hands with soap
and water is the best way to get rid of germs. If soap and water are not readily available, you can use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Avoid touching your face. Germs often spread through touching an object and then transferring by touching eyes, nose or mouth.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. Tables, doorknobs, light
switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets and sinks should be wiped down with EPA-registered household disinfectants.
Practice good health habits.
Boost your immunity by getting plenty of sleep, being physically active, managing stress, drinking plenty of water and eating nutritious food. CDC
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Wash your hands Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick.
Wet your hands. Did you know warm and cold water remove the same number of germs from your hands?
Add soap. Studies have not found any added benefit to using antibacterial soap; in fact, it may contribute to antibiotic resistance.
Scrub for 20 seconds. Be sure to get hands, wrists, between your fingers, thumbs and under your nails. (20 seconds = "Happy Birthday" song twice)
Rinse. It is important to rinse well under clean, running water.
Dry on a clean towel or paper towel. At home, reusable towels should be changed when visibly dirty and before they mildew.
Hand sanitizer If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. An HHN publication
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