Your Hand
JUST WASHING YOUR HANDS – IT PREVENTS DISEASE! by Sridevi D
Washing hand is the act of cleaning the hands with or other liquid, with or without inclusion of soaps other detergent, purpose of removing soil or microorganisms.
When mother told you to “go wash your hands,” you would never have imagined that simple hand washing was to become a worldwide movement. On May 5th, the “SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands” initiative by the World Health Organization (WHO). By cleaning hands in the right way and at the right time, WHO an expert maintains,” you can help reduce health care – associated infections and save lives.” Actually, that may directed at health workers, but it is equally important for everybody, because it is through our hands that we pick up different germs, become infected and spread disease.
When kids come into contact with germs, they can unknowingly become infected simply by touching their eyes, nose, or mouth. And once they’re infected, it’s usually just a matter of time before family comes down with the same illness.
Good hand washing is the first line of defense against the spread of many illnesses, from the common cold to more serious illnesses such as meningitis, influenza, hepatitis A, and most types of infectious diarrhea.
When to wash hands: Do it often. Wash especially when many people are sneezing and sniffling because the common cold virus is often transmitted via doorknobs, switches, taps, phones and other shared objects.
Also wash after:
1. Using the bathroom or changing a baby’s diapers.
2. Coughing, sneezing or using a handkerchief or tissue.
3. Eating.
4. Handling soiled utensils.
5. Handling or preparing foods, especially after raw meat, poultry, fish, shellfish, or eggs.
6. Handling garbage, shaking hands, or playing with pets.
How best to wash:
The [US] centers for disease control and prevention recommend the following steps for hand washing:
1. Wash with soap and warm running water.
2. Rub your hands together for at least 15-20 seconds.
3. Pay special attention to your wrists, the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under the fingernails.
4. Dry your hands on a paper towel.
5. Use the paper towel as a barrier between the tap and your freshly washed hands when you turn off the water.
6. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer or alcohol-based hand wipes. When you travel, carry one or both. If using a gel sanitizer, rub your hands till the gel gets dry.
A simple way to stay healthy:
Hand washing does not take much time or effort, but it offers great rewards in terms of preventing illness. Adopting this simple habit can play a major role in protecting your health.
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