Washing hands
Updated: 30 September 2022

Manuela Leporesi
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- Wash hands with soap often as this is an easy way to stay healthy
- Wash hands before eating and before preparing food
- Wash hands after going to the toilet and after cleaning a child's bottom
- Ensure that your children wash their hands with soap
- For small children, help them to wash their hands with soap and water often
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