SWACHHATA AWARENESS MESSAGE

THE WARWIN SCHOOL ,VAIKOM

SWACHHATA AWARENESS MESSAGE

WASHING HANDS

Good hygiene is critical for preventing the spread of infectious diseases and helping children lead long, healthy lives. The first place to start with your personal hygiene routine is your hands. Washing hands can keep you healthy and prevent the spread of respiratory and diarrheal infections.

Why wash hands for 20 seconds?

Scrubbing for at least 20 seconds, using proper technique, gets rid of germs that can make you sick.

There are seven steps to ensure safe and clean hands.

Step 1: Wet hands and apply soap.

Step 2: Rub the palms together.

Step 3: Rub the back of hands.

Step 4: Rub the back of the fingers.

Step 5: Rub and clean the thumbs.

Step 6: Rub and clean the tips of the fingers.

Step 7: Rinse the hands.

WEARING MASK

Wearing a mask can help lower the risk of respiratory virus transmission thus preventing spreading of diseases.

SANITATION

Maintaining personal hygiene and sanitation is important for several reasons such as personal, social, psychological, health, etc. Proper hygiene and sanitation prevent the spread of diseases and infections.

Practices that are generally considered as hygienic includes

  • Showering or bathing regularly
  • Washing hands regularly and especially before handling food
  • Face washing,
  • Washing scalp hair
  • Keeping hair short or removing hair
  • Wearing clean clothing
  • Brushing teeth
  • Trimming fingernails and toenails.

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