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Training Pills. Hand washing

Hand washing is one of the most important allies when it comes to preventing many types of infectious diseases and, of course, respiratory diseases such as the flu, pneumonia, bronchiolitis...

 

El hand washing is one of the most important allies when it comes to prevent many types of infectious diseases and, of course, respiratory diseases such as the flu, pneumonia, bronchiolitis... An action as simple as washing your hands with soap and water can save lives and in Spain we are lucky to have easy access to these means , contrary to what happens in other parts of the world where every year 3.5 million boys and girls do not reach their 5th birthday due to diseases such as pneumonia and diarrhoea.

When

Therefore, society must become aware of its importance and do it, especially in moments critics , the:

Before preparing or handling food or drinks.

Before eating or drinking.

After using the toilet.

After changing a baby's diapers.

After touching animals or land.

After coughing or sneezing and bringing our hands to our mouths or faces.

When removing or putting on the lenses.

After having traveled by public transport or being in collective environments and hospitals.

After touching railings, doorknobs or dirty tables.

After picking up objects from the ground.

After the working day.

After arriving home.

Whenever we are in contact with sick people or if we are going to touch infants or the elderly.

How

But washing our hands is not just putting a little soap on us, rubbing for two seconds and rinsing. Washing your hands, according to the WHO, requires at least 20 seconds to do it correctly. If the hands are very dirty, it would be necessary to dedicate between 40 and 60 seconds to the action. The steps to follow are:

become aware

From all institutions and environments, handwashing must be promoted, it does not matter if we are in an office, at home or at school, this action must become a habitual act of our day to day.

The teachers and educators of the little ones, at school and nursery, and parents at home have a fundamental role in this case to turn hand washing into a good habit, which, when acquired at an early age, will be easy to maintain throughout life.