Food can carry germs. Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces often when preparing any food, especially raw meat. Always wash fruits and vegetables. Cook and keep foods at proper temperatures. Don’t leave food out – refrigerate promptly.
#2 Wash Hands Often
One of the most important healthy habits to prevent the spread of germs is to clean your hands. Our hands can carry germs, so it is important to wash them often, even if they don’t look dirty.
Make sure to clean your hands before and after:
- Using the bathroom or changing diapers
- Eating
- Cooking or serving food
- Treating a cut or wound
- Contact with a sick person
- Putting on and removing protective equipment like a face mask
Clean your hands after these actions:
- Coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose
- Touching another person’s hands or touching an animal or pet
- Handling garbage
Touching frequently touched areas (doorknobs) or contaminated items (dirty laundry or dishes).
