National Handwashing Awareness

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National Handwashing Awareness

Washing your hands with soap and water or an alcohol based solution can be a simple and easy way to prevent infectious germs from spreading. Also, make sure to cover your mouth whenever you cough and sneeze as germs can be airborne. Diseases are easily spread by touching a door knob or faucet handle, even shaking someone's hand, so make sure to wash your hands periodically throughout the day.

December 2008
Sources: http://www.cdc.gov/

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