We have between 2 and 10 million bacteria between fingertip and elbow
Damp hands spread 1,000 times more germs than dry hands
The number of germs on your fingertips doubles after you use the toilet
Germs can stay alive on hands for up to three hours
Millions of germs hide under watches and bracelets and there could be as many germs under your ring as there are people in Europe.
When to Wash
Wash Your Hands
Before
Eating or preparing food
Caring for someone sick
After
Using the bathroom
Caring for someone sick
Blowing your nose
Coughing or sneezing
Touching garbage
Handling raw meat
Touching an animal
A proper hand washing takes about 15 seconds, about the amount of time it takes to sing the "Alphabet Song" or “Happy Birthday to You.”
Good hand washing can be accomplished in five simple steps:
Wet hands with water
Apply hand wash (soap)
Lather and wash for AT LEAST 15 seconds
Rinse both sides of hands with water
Dry hands and shut off faucet with towel
Why Wash Your Hands
You commonly have between 2 and 10 million bacteria between fingertips and elbow.
The number of germs on your fingertips doubles after you use the toilet.
Germs can stay alive on hands for up to 3 hours.
Milllions of germs hide under watches, bracelets and rings.
Damp hands spread 1,000 times more germs than dry hands.
Watch Bharat Scout & Guide movie on Handwashing
Link- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vdz9D5aeK00
