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What you need to know about handwashing

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Learn how and when to wash your hands and use hand sanitizer, and why keeping your hands clean is one of the best ways to protect you from getting sick. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/... This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-re...

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Should I use a paper towel to turn off the faucet or open the door of a public bathroom?

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What you need to know about handwashing

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2022Sep 30

Bar soap or liquid? Either is fine.

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NO Plain soap and water works just as well.

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have access to water?

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How long do I need to scrub when washing my hands?

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

682K subscribers

What you need to know about handwashing

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Bar soap or liquid? Either is fine.

Bar soap or liquid? Either is fine.

Bar soap or liquid? Either is fine.

NO Plain soap and water works just as well.

NO Plain soap and water works just as well.

NO Plain soap and water works just as well.

have access to water?

have access to water?

have access to water?

How long do I need to scrub when washing my hands?

How long do I need to scrub when washing my hands?

How long do I need to scrub when washing my hands?

Do I have to clean under my fingernails?

Do I have to clean under my fingernails?

Do I have to clean under my fingernails?

Should I use a paper towel to turn off the faucet or open the door of a public bathroom?

Should I use a paper towel to turn off the faucet or open the door of a public bathroom?

Should I use a paper towel to turn off the faucet or open the door of a public bathroom?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

What you need to know about handwashing

Key moments

Bar soap or liquid? Either is fine.

Bar soap or liquid? Either is fine.

Bar soap or liquid? Either is fine.

NO Plain soap and water works just as well.

NO Plain soap and water works just as well.

NO Plain soap and water works just as well.

have access to water?

have access to water?

have access to water?

How long do I need to scrub when washing my hands?

How long do I need to scrub when washing my hands?

How long do I need to scrub when washing my hands?

Do I have to clean under my fingernails?

Do I have to clean under my fingernails?

Do I have to clean under my fingernails?

Should I use a paper towel to turn off the faucet or open the door of a public bathroom?

Should I use a paper towel to turn off the faucet or open the door of a public bathroom?

Should I use a paper towel to turn off the faucet or open the door of a public bathroom?

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Key moments View all

Bar soap or liquid? Either is fine.

Bar soap or liquid? Either is fine.

Bar soap or liquid? Either is fine.

NO Plain soap and water works just as well.

NO Plain soap and water works just as well.

NO Plain soap and water works just as well.

have access to water?

have access to water?

have access to water?

How long do I need to scrub when washing my hands?

How long do I need to scrub when washing my hands?

How long do I need to scrub when washing my hands?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Transcript

Educate: Developing Knowledge and Skill in Hand Hygiene

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