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Welcome
to our website! As our name implies, the purpose of
this website is to provide you with information that will help
you to prevent infections in yourself, your family, and your
household. It’s up to you to use the information provided to
make changes in your lifestyle and/or your environment whether
it be home, school or office.
Please read
About Us
to become acquainted with us and our passion for this goal.
And be sure to read the “disclaimer” below to understand the
limitations of the advice we offer you through this website.
We wish you good health and happiness |
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Hand Hygiene...
the SINGLE most effective
method for preventing infections |
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Hand washing with soap
and water
Proper technique
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Wet your hands with warm,
running water and apply liquid or clean bar soap. Lather
well.
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Rub your hands vigorously
together for at least 15 seconds.
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Scrub all surfaces,
including the backs of your hands, wrists, between your
fingers and under your fingernails.
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Rinse well.
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Dry your hands with a
clean or disposable towel.
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Use a towel to turn off
the faucet.
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Alcohol-based hand
sanitizers
Advantages:
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Alcohol-based hand
sanitizers don't require water, making them an excellent
alternative to hand washing, particularly when soap and
water aren't available.
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Studies have shown
they're actually more effective than soap and water in
killing bacteria and viruses that cause disease when
used on clean hands.
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Most alcohol-based hand
sanitizers contain ingredients that help prevent skin
dryness. Using these products can result in less skin
dryness and irritation than hand washing.
Proper
technique:
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Apply a dime-sized amount
of the product to the palm of your hand.
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Rub your hands together,
covering all surfaces of your hands, until they're dry.
If your hands are not
clean, wash with soap and water instead.
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