Each Year, the World Health Organization (WHO) Observes World Hand Hygiene Day on 5th May to raise the importance of hand hygiene globally. Not only cleaning hands protect yourself and your family from getting ill, it is the most effective way ti prevent the spread of many types of infectious diseases that are life threatening.
DID YOU KNOW
– 80% of all communicable diseases are transmitted by touch.
– Thousands of people die every day around the world from infections acquired while receiving
– Only 20& of people wash their hands before preparing food.
– The duration of hand washing is 20-30 seconds.
– For every 15 seconds spent washing hands, 10 times more bacteria is removed.
Source: http://www.who.int/gpsc/5may/EN_PSP_GPSC1_5May_2016/en/
5 Steps to Wash Your Hands The Right Way
Step 1. Wet your hands with clean, running water and apply soap.
Step 2. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers & under your nails.
Step 3. Scrub your hands for at least 20-30 seconds.
Step 4. Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
Step 5. Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
Watsons Calls You to Raise Hands for Hygiene
Good health doesn’t cost more if you practice simple steps. Keeping hands clean is one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of infection and illness. As Asia’s No.1 health and beauty retail brand, Watsons has embarked on the mission to raise awareness and encourage Malaysians for better hand hygiene. Let’s remind ourselves of the multiple benefits of clean hands in our daily lives.
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