Why is it important to wash your hands?

To get rid of germs and chemicals

Washing Away Germs

Name: Washing Away Germs
Author: Insta~Lesson

Grade PK · Health · 25 min

I can demonstrate how to wash my hands.

1
Hand-washing is important because dirty hands spread disease.
2
The CDC recommends you wet, lather, scrub, rinse, and dry your hands every time you wash them.
3
You should scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds, or the time it takes to sing the Happy Birthday song twice.

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