Handwashing FAQs

The easiest and most effective way to stay healthy this school year is to WASH YOUR HANDS!

Why?
Washing your hands with soap and water removes dirt and germs from your hands and prevents you from getting sick!
What?
Soap and water is the best way to wash your hands, BUT if soap and water are not available alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a great alternative. 

How?
Wet hands with clean, running water.  Lather with soap.  Scrub for 20 seconds (sing "Happy Birthday" from beginning to end two times).  Rinse with clean water.  Dry using a clean towel or air dryer.

When?

• Before, during, and after preparing food
• Before eating
• After using the restroom
• After touching garbage
• After touching animals
• After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing