EPISODE · Nov 13, 2018 · 3 MIN
Cold & Flu Prevention: Hand washing
from Today’s Gut Health Tip · host Melissa Hall Klepacki, M.Ac.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, hand washing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Be thorough and do it often. Make sure to use clean running water, lather with soap for 20 plus seconds. Make sure to scrub the backs of your hands, the webbing between fingers and under your nails. Rinse thoroughly while rubbing hands together. Lastly, dry with a clean towel or air dry. Always wash your hands when you come into your house, before you touch food, after you touch animals or go to the bathroom. Also, try to keep your hands and fingers away from you eyes, nose and mouth. Vigilant hand washing...it can keep those germs at bay.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control, hand washing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Be thorough and do it often. Make sure to use clean running water, lather with soap for 20 plus seconds. Make sure to scrub the backs of your hands, the webbing between fingers and under your nails. Rinse thoroughly while rubbing hands together. Lastly, dry with a clean towel or air dry. Always wash your hands when you come into your house, before you touch food, after you touch animals or go to the bathroom. Also, try to keep your hands and fingers away from you eyes, nose and mouth. Vigilant hand washing...it can keep those germs at bay.
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Cold & Flu Prevention: Hand washing
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