Washing your hands often is 
very important.
It can help prevent you from getting sick and spreading germs to others. Always wash your hands:
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After coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose
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After using the restroom
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Before and after preparing food
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Before eating
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Before and after changing diapers
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After touching an animal or its waste
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After doing chores, such as handling garbage or doing yard work
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Before and after caring for someone who is sick or hurt.
Teach children healthy hygiene habits. Explain the importance of stopping germs.
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Make washing hands fun! Choose a song together that lasts at least 20 seconds. Sing it with your child while washing hands so he or she learns to wash long enough every time.
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Make sure children cover coughs and sneezes properly and washes promptly after.
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Remind children to stay away from other who are sick (while still being kind)
Model these behaviors yourself, so children can see
how important they are.
