{"id":108211,"date":"2020-03-24T10:50:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-24T17:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=108211"},"modified":"2022-03-22T06:13:11","modified_gmt":"2022-03-22T13:13:11","slug":"clean-hands-help-protect-against-infection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/wellness-prevention\/clean-hands-help-protect-against-infection\/","title":{"rendered":"Clean Hands Help Protect Against Infection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Hand washing is something that we are all taught to do, and\nso many of us have think we understand how and when to wash our hands. The\ntruth is that most people don\u2019t wash their hands correctly. Since one of the\ntop recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\nis to wash your hands during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it is\nintegral to wash them correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When To Wash Your Hands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
While people are encouraged to practice social distancing as a preventative measure, keeping your hands clean is just as important. Most people don\u2019t realize how many surfaces they touch on a regular basis, and they often forget what they touched and proceed to touch their faces. This can lead to potential infection with the germs from their hands. Keeping your hands germ-free is near impossible, but frequent hand washing can help limit the transfer of bacteria, microbes, and viruses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Always Wash Your Hands Before:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Preparing food or eating<\/li>
Treating wounds or caring for sick people<\/li>
Inserting or removing contact lenses<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Always Wash Your Hands After:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Using the toilet<\/li>
Treating wounds or caring for sick people<\/li>
Changing diapers or cleaning up after a child who has used the toilet<\/li>
Touching an animal or animal waste<\/li>
Handling pet food or pet treats<\/li>
Touching garbage<\/li>
Blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How To Wash Your Hands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s always best to use antibacterial soap and water to wash your hands. Over-the-counter antibacterial soaps are more effective than regular soap. Follow the steps below to properly wash your hands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wet your hands with clean, running water that is either warm or cold. <\/li>
Apply soap and lather the fronts and backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails. <\/li>
Scrub thoroughly for at least 20 seconds. Some people sing the \u201cHappy Birthday\u201d song twice to make sure 20 seconds has elapsed. <\/li>
Rinse your hands under clean, running water.<\/li>
Dry your hands using a clean towel. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n