Hand wash

Hand wash

1. Dr. SASI KUMAR PJ, M.D. Asst. Professor HAND WASH

2. WHY

3. 80% of diseases can be prevented with good hand washing techniques

4. Keeping hands clean through improved hand hygiene is one of the most important ways to Prevent sickness and Spreading germs to others . Good hand washing can fight the spread of the Common cold, M eningitis , Bronchitis , Influenza , H epatitis A, and most types of Infectious diarrhea.

5. WHEN

6. Before , D uring , and After preparing food Before eating food Before and after caring for someone who is sick Before and after treating a cut or wound After using the toilet

7. After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste After handling pet food or pet treats After touching garbage

8. HOW

9. Step 1 - Wet your hands and apply enough soap (coin size )

10. Step 2 - Rub your palms together

11. Step 3 - Rub the back of each hand

12. Step 4 - Rub both your hands while interlocking your fingers

13. Step 5 - Rub the back of your fingers

14. Step 5 - Rub the tips of your fingers

15. Step 6 - Rub your thumbs and the ends of your wrists

16. Step 7 - Rinse both hands properly with water

17. And finally dry with a clean towel/disposable tissue paper.

18. Your Health is in Your Hands !

19. THANK YOU…