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CDC has launched\u00a0Life is Better with Clean Hands<\/em>, a national campaign encouraging adults to make clean hands a healthy habit at home and away.<\/p>\n

Washing your hands is easy, and it\u2019s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Studies have shown that handwashing can prevent 1 in 3 diarrhea-related sicknesses and 1 in 5 respiratory infections, such as a cold or the flu.<\/p>\n

Follow these five steps every time.<\/p>\n

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  1. Wet<\/strong>\u00a0your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap.<\/li>\n
  2. Lather<\/strong>\u00a0your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.<\/li>\n
  3. Scrub<\/strong>\u00a0your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the \u201cHappy Birthday\u201d song from beginning to end twice.<\/li>\n
  4. Rinse<\/strong>\u00a0your hands well under clean, running water.<\/li>\n
  5. Dry<\/strong>\u00a0your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If soap and water aren\u2019t available, you can use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.<\/p>\n

    For more information on\u00a0Life is Better with Clean Hands<\/em>, a campaign promotion toolkit, free posters, and other resources for promoting handwashing, visit\u00a0<\/strong>www.cdc.gov\/handwashing<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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