takes the right way to wash hands frequently,
can effectively block contact transmission, and
reduces the possibility of infection.
October 15th of each year
is a global hand washing day.
Washing hands every day. Although
looks very ordinary,
is very important for health.
Noah Fierer, a microbiologist at the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado, once published an interesting research report in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. In our daily lives, there are more than 400,000 bacteria that can be attached to one hand, which can easily induce various diseases when the body's resistance decreases. Washing hands can effectively remove bacteria that adhere to your hands. Washing hands with only running water can wash away 80% of the bacteria on your hands. If you wash with soap and rinse with running water, you can wash away up to 99% of the bacteria on your hands. It can be seen that the importance of washing hands !
"How do you wash your hands normally? Is it better to use hand sanitizer or ordinary soap? How long should you wash your hands?"... The little thing about washing your hands is not just a matter of "rubbing". Now, we can see hand washing tips next to faucets in various public places. Some say "six-step hand washing method" and some say " seven-step hand washing method ". Which one is correct?
In fact, for ordinary people, both hand washing methods are OK, there is no right or wrong. The "seven-step hand washing method" has only one more step than the "six-step hand washing method" - cleaning the wrist. We can choose any of them according to habits. The most important thing is to wash and rub your hands in place to achieve the purpose of keeping your hands clean and hygienic.
Now, let’s first review the next six or seven-step washing methods!
Wash the palms inward
Palm facing each other, fingers close together, then rub each other
Outer Wash the back of the fingers
Palm against the back of the fingers, rub each other along the fingers, exchange hands for
Palm facing the fingers
Palm facing each other, cross hands, rub each other along the fingers
Bow Wash the back of the fingers
Bend each finger joints, half clench the fist and put the back of the fingers in the other palm to rub, exchange hands for
Large wash thumb
One hand holds the thumbs of the other hand and rotates rub, exchange hands for
Stand up, exchange hands for
Big wash thumb
One hand holds the thumbs of the other hand and rotates, exchange hands for
Stand up Wash the fingertips
Bend the finger joints of one hand, close the fingertips, then place them in the other palm to rotate and rub, exchange hands for
Wash the wrists
Hold the other hand with one hand and rotate and rub, exchange hands for
Tips
1
The entire rubbing process should not be less than 20 seconds. Do not ignore hand wiping after washing hands. It is recommended to use a clean personal towel or disposable hand paper to dry your hands.
Correct hand washing is the most basic, simplest, most economical and most effective means to prevent pathogen infection. Everyone needs to master it and practice it in practice. Autumn and winter are the high season for infectious diseases such as influenza , norovirus infectious vomiting and diarrhea, and strengthening hand hygiene can effectively prevent the occurrence of infectious diseases.
Pay attention to the little thing about washing hands, develop a great health awareness from childhood habits, prevent diseases, start with washing hands, start with you and me, come on!
Text: Shanghai Disease Control
Edited by Mao Haiping
