- April 07, 2020
- CDC Inspired
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Washing hands can keep you healthy and prevent the spread of respiratory and diarrheal infections from one person to the next. Germs can spread from other people or surfaces when you Touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands, Prepare or eat food and drinks with unwashed hands, Touch a contaminated surface or objects,Blow your nose, cough, or sneeze into hands and then touch other people�s hands or common objects
You can help yourself and your loved ones stay healthy by washing your hands often, especially during these key times when you are likely to get and spread germs:Before eating food, Before, during, and after preparing food
Before and after caring for someone at home who is sick with vomiting or diarrhea
Before and after treating a cut or wound, After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
