Handwashing

Paula Barlow, RN

Kingsland Elementary

Wash your hands often!

The most important thing you can do to keep from getting sick is:

WASH YOUR HANDS!!!

Where do germs hide?

Where do germs hide?

Where do germs hide?

Where do germs hide?

Where do germs hide?

Guess where this was found?

A Cutting Board!!!

Guess where this was found?

A Sponge!!!

When do you wash your hands?

After you…

… before, during & after you prepare food

… before you eat

After you…

After handling animals or animal waste

When your hands are…

… or after playing outside

When a family member is sick

How do you wash your hands?

1) Wet your hands and apply soap (liquid or bar)

2) Rub your hands vigorously together and scrub all surfaces

3) Continue for 10-15 seconds

4) Rinse well

5) Dry your hands with a paper towel

6) Use the same paper towel to turn off faucet/open the bathroom door

What is the most important thing you can do to keep from getting sick?

WASH YOUR HANDS!!!