Why is hand washing important?

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Children always disobey when you say to wash their hands before eating, after going to the toilet or when they come home from play. A valuable message, again and again - washing your hands is the best way to stop germs from spreading and keep children from getting sick.

Germs can be transmitted in many ways, including:

- Touching dirty things.

- Change dirty diapers.

- Touching contaminated water and food.

- Cough, sneeze.

- Contact with the patient's body...

When children are exposed to germs, it is very easy to unknowingly become infected by touching their eyes, nose, and mouth. Once a child is infected, it is only a matter of time before it spreads to the whole family.

Proper hand washing is the first line of defense against the spread of many illnesses from the common cold to serious illnesses like meningitis, bronchitis, hepatitis A and most diarrheal illnesses.

How to wash your hands:

As parents, you have to teach your children the habit of washing their hands often, proving to them how good this is. Always have your child wash their hands in warm water. First, apply soap to your hands for about 20 seconds, rubbing all the interstitial spaces, fingers, fingernails and wrists. Then rinse off the soap and dry with a clean towel.

To reduce germs living around your home, make frequent hand washing a rule for everyone, especially:

- Before eating and cooking

- After using the bathroom

- After cleaning the house

- After playing with animals, including pets.

- Before and after visiting the sick.

- After sneezing, blow your nose.

- After going out (playing, gardening, walking the dog...)

Don't underestimate the power of hand washing. It only takes a few seconds, you will avoid having to go to the hospital.

Thanh Thu - VnExpress (According to MSN)