Clean your hands and stay healthy

It is important to wash your hands with soap and clear running water to reduce the spread of infection. It is important to wash all areas of your hands including palms, thumbs and fingers, including tips, and backs of hands. If you spend at least 30 seconds washing your hands this will help fight infection.

Make sure you wash your hands:

• after using the toilet / changing nappies
• after touching animals or animal waste
• after handling rubbish
• before and after preparing food and drinks
• when hands look or feel dirty
• before visiting a friend or relative in hospital

More information about hygiene in the home can be found on the NHS Choices Website at www.nhs.uk