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KH EE
07-07-2004, 03:19 PM
To stop the spread of infection, rinsing your hands for a few seconds is not enough. Learn how to wash your hands the right way.

Here's How:
1. Use large amounts of warm, running water and liquid soap* to lather hands and wrists. Scrub for at least 15 to 20 seconds. *Bar soaps can harbor germs which cause infection

2. Rinse well with hands pointing down to prevent rinse water from running up your arms.

3. Dry with a disposable paper towel.

4. Shut off the faucet using the paper towel as a barrier between your clean hands and the faucet handle.

5. Use a skin moisturizing cream regularly to prevent cracks in the skin which can be an entry point for germs that cause infection.