Handwashing: Your First Defense Against Deadly Germs

Content (7 points):

1. Before eating – Wash your hands before every meal to stop germs from entering your body through food.
2. After using the toilet – This is one of the most important times to wash your hands to prevent infections from spreading.
3. After coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose – Germs can stay on your hands and spread easily to surfaces and people.
4. Before cooking or touching food – Clean hands help keep your food safe from bacteria and viruses.
5. After touching public surfaces – Door handles, phones, money, and railings can carry many germs.
6. After touching animals or garbage – Hands can pick up harmful bacteria from pets, waste, or dirty objects.
7. When you come home from outside – Washing your hands after returning home helps protect you and your family from outside germs.

Short Description:
Handwashing may seem simple, but it’s one of the best ways to prevent illness. A few seconds with soap and water can protect you from harmful germs and keep you healthy every day.