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From Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig.
Take a moment to think about goal of hand washing. It’s Protection: Protecting yourself and protecting others. Based on scientific research, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend you wash your hands:
- Before, during, and after food preparation,
- Before eating,
- Before and after caring for someone who’s ill,
- Before and after treating a cut or wound,
- After using the toilet,
- After changing diapers or cleaning a child after toileting,
- After touching animals, their feed, or waste,
- After handling pet food or pet treats,
- After touching garbage,
- After sneezing or coughing, and
- If your hands are dirty or greasy. Following these recommendations reduces your risk of infections from bacteria and viruses. Hand washing is a simple, a significant, positive health practice. Hand washing keeps you and your family healthy.
This is Food Safety in a Minute.
Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Show Me the Science – How to Wash Your Hands. Accessed online 2/1/22.