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Hand hygiene

Date published: Jan 31 2018
Author: divacreativetech

Did you know that washing your hands properly should take as long as singing ‘Happy Birthday’ twice?

This is an activity the whole family can get involved in, to help children understand the importance of good hand hygiene.

To help reduce the risk of spreading illnesses such as cold and flu, everyone should wash their hands after:

Using the toilet

Before cooking and eating

After stroking pets

After touching the rubbish bin

After messy play.

Best handwashing techniques:

Check out these 11 images for a step-by-step guide.