Keeping your hands clean is an important way to stay healthy and avoid infections. It is one of the most effective ways to prevent illness.
Hand washing is incredibly important to limit the spread of bacteria and viruses. One of the critical times to remember to wash is after riding public transportation, where multiple people are continuously touching the same surfaces
Washing your hands regularly with soap and water can protect you from many illnesses caused by viruses and bacteria. Washing removes germs you pick up when you touch people, animals, or surfaces. If not removed, these germs may get into your eyes, nose, or mouth and cause illness.
You can help yourself and your loved ones stay healthy by washing your hands often, especially during these key times when you are likely to get and spread germs: Before, during, and after preparing food. Before and after eating food. Before and after caring for someone at home who is sick with vomiting or diarrhea.
According to experts, aiming for six to 10 washes a day can make a big difference when it comes to keeping viruses and bacteria at bay.
Good hand washing is the first line of defense against the spread of illnesses, including coronavirus (COVID-19). And it helps protect you against everything from the common cold to more serious infections, such as meningitis, bronchiolitis, the flu, hepatitis A, and many types of diarrhea.
Overall, handwashing with water alone reduced the prevalence of bacteria substantially. Handwashing with soap or a liquid handwash was more effective in reducing the prevalence of contamination .
Do wash your hands and make others to do and lead a healthy life.
I always remind myself to wash my hands before, during, and after preparing food, as well as before and after eating. It's interesting to know that handwashing with water alone can still reduce the prevalence of bacteria significantly. However, using soap or liquid handwash is even more effective in reducing contamination.
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