Health Tip: When to Wash Your Hands

By Diana Kohnle, HealthDay Reporter


(HealthDay News) -- Hand washing helps prevent the spread of germs, and is particularly important at certain times.


The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention mentions these examples:



  • Before, during and after preparing food, and before you eat.

  • Before and after you care for a person who is sick or has an open wound.

  • After you use the toilet, help a child with the toilet or change a diaper.

  • After you sneeze, cough or blow your nose.

  • After touching or feeding an animal, or cleaning up animal waste.

  • After handling trash.


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