The Importance of Washing Hands Frequently
A habit of washing hands can protect us from getting diseases and infections. The germs that can cause flu, diarrhea, cold, hepatitis, and other diseases can be transmitted through a dirty hand. Children should be taught of this habit since they are more prone to germs mostly from playing.
Always wash hands especially before the following activities :
1. Putting or taking out of contact lenses
2. Eating
3. Touching or serving food
4. Touching a wounded part of the body
5. Taking care of a sick person
After the following activities :
1. Going to the toilet most especially from public places.
2. Changing a diaper
3. Handling or throwing a garbage
4. Touching an animal
5. Coughing, sneezing, blowing nose or wiping a child nose
6. After from going to the wet market, handling raw food such as meat, fish, poultry or eggs
Things that are mostly like to have germs are telephone, mobile phone, table, computer mouse etc. It is advisable to use an anti-microbial soap with appropriate amount of soap when washing. Use hand sanitizers when in public areas or if there is no chance to wash your hands.
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Lord Banks | Jun 1, 2010 | Reply
Washing hands is so imple but it stops so many infections, a good remeinder to us all. LB
Emmie | Jun 1, 2010 | Reply
Hi,
A good article which simplifies when you need to wash your hands. Lord Banks said it himself, that it is such a simple task, yet so many people fail to do it.
Emmie
Bobby key | Jun 2, 2010 | Reply
Great reminder for us all.
Magic Quill | Jun 2, 2010 | Reply
yes working in the NHS handwashing is STILL so under rated. It is still the cause of spread of numerous diseases which so easily could easily be preventet.
mynameisjessica | Jun 3, 2010 | Reply
Good reminder! Purell does not replace washing your hands!
banosorio | Jun 4, 2010 | Reply
nice post. washing our hands is beneficial to our health.
Akiong | Jun 4, 2010 | Reply
Thanks for reminding me. That may sound simple, but it really important.
Leafygreens | Jun 8, 2010 | Reply
Washing your hands often is important, especially during flu season. Good article!
Authoress Terry E. Lyle | Jun 24, 2010 | Reply
Great reminder for all.
dak | Dec 24, 2010 | Reply
thanks nice info