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    Hand Hygiene

    Washing your hands or using a hand sanitiser helps to prevent germs from spreading.

    Your hands touch many things, some of which can be contaminated with disease causing germs. Your hands
    can make you sick if you transfer the infectious particles to your food / eyes / nose / mouth.
    Many common diseases spread this way, including respiratory illnesses (colds, flu) and vomiting and diarrhoea
    (gastroenteritis).

    Handwashing steps
    Scrub your hands with soap for at least 15-20 seconds. Using water alone does not remove soil and grease
    which can trap unseen germs and viruses.
    Total duration of the entire procedure is 40-60 seconds using the following steps:

    1 Remove all jewellery. 2 Apply soap, covering 3 Rub palms together 4 Cover all surfaces of 5 Clean knuckles, back
    Wet hands with water all hand surfaces the hands and rub of hands and fingers
    between the fingers

    6 Rub thumbs in a rotating 7 Clean the fingernails by 8 Rinse well with water 9 Dry your hands with a
    manner and clean between working the fingertips disposable towel and then use
    index finger and thumb into the palms the towel to turn off the tap

    When to wash your hands:


    • Before you eat or drink • After touching your nose or mouth
    • Before, during and after preparing food • After changing diapers
    • After toilet use • Before treating wounds or giving medication
    • Before and after attending to sick people • Before inserting or removing contact lenses
    • After participating in clean-up activities • After handling garbage
    • After touching animals, animal toys, or • After touching something that could be contaminated
    animal waste such as shoes or cleaning cloths

    Hand sanitisers
    An alcohol-based sanitiser is an effective and convenient alternative if soap and water are not available.
    However any visible dirt on skin must be removed by washing with clean water and soap.

    Disclaimer: This leaflet has been developed for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for
    professional medical advice. Should you have questions or concerns about any topic described here,
    please consult your medical professional.

    © 2018 AEA International Holdings Pte. Ltd. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copy or distribution prohibited.

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