When it comes to washing your hands you won’t believe how many people skip this step in their daily routines? Did you know there are millions of germs on your hands researchers predict about 1,500 centimeters of bacteria are on the human hand. The cause of many diseases and conditions are by individuals not washing their hands. Some of the diseases that are caused by individuals not washing their hands are Noroviruses and Nosocomial infections. Nosocomial infections is spread by hospital patients or staff having poor hand washing techniques. Hepatitis A is also one that is spread by improper hand washing. Hepatitis A is spread from contamination of food handlers who do not wash their hands properly.
The proper way of washing your hands:
You should always wash your hands with clean running water
and soap for 20 seconds. If clean running water is not available a person should use the water
that is available to them. Unless there is no water or soap it is okay to use a
60% alcohol based hand sanitizer. Although it is okay to use hand sanitizer it is
not as effective on visibly dirty hands. This is why it is important to wash
your hands with soap and clean water.
People go through simple everyday task without washing
their hands. So, when is the right time to wash your hands?
According to the CDC you should wash your hands:
- “Before,
during, and after preparing food
- Before
eating food
- Before
and after caring for someone who is sick
- Before
and after treating a cut or wound
- After
using the toilet
- After
changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet
- After
blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
- After
touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste
- After
handling pet food or pet treats
- After
touching garbage”
There are things we touch in our everyday routine that
we do not notice hold many germs and bacteria. There are items in our
households alone that are dirtier than a toilet seat such as the cutting board
you use and even your cell phone. Yes, your cell phone most people use their
cell phone while on the toilet. The best way to get rid of germs and bacteria
on your cell phone is to clean it. Ways of cleaning your cell phone are:
- · Clean your screen with screen wipes or a damp cloth
- · AVOID taking it into the bathroom with you
The first step to eliminating the spread of germs is
to wash your hands. This is one of the easiest and most effective ways to stop
the spread of germs and start healthy habits.
References:
Kloss,
K. 9 Everyday Items Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat. Reader's Digest.
Retrieved from http://www.rd.com/home/cleaning-organizing/germs-toilet-seat/
Number
of Germs on Hands. (29 March, 2010). NumberOf.net. Retrieved
from http://www.numberof.net/number-of-germs-on-hands/
When
& How to Wash Your Hands. (2015, September 4). Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. Retrieved from
http://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html
I didn't know people had to wash their hands for twenty seconds. I usually wash my hands in about 10 to 15 seconds. I also didn't know there were so many germs on people's hands, ew. I did know that it's one of the main reasons for the flu, because of all these health classes that I have to take lol. I need to clean my cell phone screen more ofter, but I'm too lazy. Yet after reading this post, I will know. I thought your post was very informative.
ReplyDeleteVery eye catching colors! I felt the need to wash my hands after reading this post which meant you accomplished what you intended to do. Congratulations. I am definitely guilt of petting an animal and do not wash my hands. I will now work on this after reading your post. Good job!
ReplyDeleteThis post is so interesting to me. I see people all the time not washing their hands. Since my mom is a nurse, she has always made sure we wash our hands properly because she knows many germs are spread from this. I did not even think about the fact that our cell phone holds so many germs. It makes sense because it is always in my hands, and I take it everywhere with me. I look forward to reading more posts from you!
ReplyDeleteI like the back drop you used very attention grabbing. But this is a very good post,I see very often how people do not wash their hands or avoid washing their hands properly. And now days people touch everything and put everything in his mouth.
ReplyDeleteWith all the information you gave on where germs come from, I'm kind of grossed out by how bad it is. From petting your dogs you get that much of germs on you and i love dogs. I love petting mine. To be honest its my dog so i probably won't wash my hands after petting him unless he's really dirty because i love his so much. Everything else that you touch and come in contact with germs, oh yeah, I'm for sure washing my hands.
ReplyDeleteI like the picture you gave. This was very useful information and made more aware how it is important to wash your hands. I like the information when it explained when you should wash your hands. I did not know not washing your hands was some of the main reasons for some diseases.
ReplyDeleteI like the picture you gave. This was very useful information and made more aware how it is important to wash your hands. I like the information when it explained when you should wash your hands. I did not know not washing your hands was some of the main reasons for some diseases.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this very informative hand washing post! I learned a lot while reading through your post because it is very interesting to see how many people do not know how long they should be washing their hands for. I enjoyed your infographic as well. Overall, I learned from your post that washing your hands is one of the best ways to prevent disease. Thank you for this post!
ReplyDeleteYes! I'm so glad you chose this topic. Everybody needs to be educated on proper hand washing and making sure to be clean because you're not only taking care of yourself, but also the people around you.
ReplyDeleteHealthy habits are extremely important when trying the prevent the spreading of disease. Proper technique can help eliminate the risk factors involved when transmitting germs and etc. The information provided is vital and truly important.
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