World Hand Hygiene Day: the 5 rules
Every May 5 since 2005, the World Health Organization (WHO) has promoted World Hand Hygiene Day to stress how vital handwashing is.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Since 2005, every year on May 5 the World Health Organization (WHO) has promoted World Hand Hygiene Day, to remind everyone of the importance of this simple but essential gesture in preventing communicable infections, especially in hospitals and care settings.
NefroCenter reminds you of the WHO’s 5 rules for protecting public health.
Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds: spread the soap evenly, especially over the backs of the hands, between the fingers and under the nails.
Cold or lukewarm running water is best: wet your hands first, and turn off the tap while you lather up (this avoids needless waste).
Change towels or wipes often: these items can turn into nests of germs and bacteria. It is therefore better to replace them frequently.
Hand sanitizers are not an alternative: they reduce the number of germs but are not as effective as soap. They do not remove other contaminants (such as pesticides) and they are not recommended when hands are very dirty or greasy.
Not only before mealtimes: hands should be washed several times a day (for example after coughing or blowing your nose, touching an animal, handling garbage or coming into contact with sick people).
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