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Health Tips
Wash your hands!
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), handwashing
is the single most important means of preventing
the
spread of infection.
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Proper handwashing
The CDC recommends the following steps for handwashing:
- Wash your hands with hot running water and soap. Children should use warm running water.
- Rub your hands together for at least 20 seconds.
- Pay special attention to your wrists, the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your fingernails.
- Leave the water running while you dry your hands on a paper towel.
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Use the paper towel as a barrier between the faucet and your clean hands when you turn off the water.
- View our video: The ABCs of Handwashing
Learn more about the importance of handwashing.
Minnesota Department of Health
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