Wash Your Hands

Statistics about Handwashing

What people say is not always what people do. Research has documented that 1 out of 5 people do not wash their hands when they leave the bathroom.

Don't be person #5!

These hand washing techniques are from the Mayo Clinic
(so they must by good)

Follow these instructions for washing with soap and water:

Wet your hands with warm, running water and apply liquid soap or use clean bar soap. Lather well.
Rub your hands vigorously together for at least 15 to 20 seconds.
Scrub all surfaces, including the backs of your hands, wrists, between your fingers and under your fingernails.
Rinse well.
Dry your hands with a clean or disposable towel.
Use a towel to turn off the faucet.

Here's a poster that you can print out for your classroom. Your teacher will love you for it.
Additional discussion topic:

"How can you get your hands really clean, kill off germs and conserve water at the same time?"

Handwashing is the # 1 proven method of avoiding the flu and other sneezy, coughing stuff.

Try writing a poem or making a poster for your school. Or maybe a rap song? OK. Here's mine.

Bill Nye the Science Guy "Just Wash Your Hands" video. It is posted on YouTube, if you are unable to open it here.