October 15th is Global Handwashing Day

Remember to wash your hands today - October 15th is Global Handwashing Day.

Implementing for cyclists./// you're taught it at a young age... to use soap and water to wash away germs. kimt news 3's samantha soto joins us live ?

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Have you washed your hands today?

While in the midst of a global pandemic, today is a reminder to wash your hands often.

Global handwashing day serves as a yearly reminder that practicing hand washing regularly is one of the best ways to avoid the spread of germs. the centers for diseaseos that keeping hands clean can prevent one in five respiratory infections?

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People are spread by not washing hands.

Failure to lather up can be especially difficult for those with young ones at home.

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"* so just ma sure that you are consistently washing your hands at certain points like after the bathroom and before eating, and after eating as well."

This year's global handwashing day theme is "hand hygiene for all," aimed to raise awareness of making soap and water readily available in all public places, schools, and health care facilities.

Live in rochester, samantha soto ?

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