Hand Washing

Mom knew what she was talking about when she told you to wash your hands all those years ago. She knew that keeping your hands clean is one of the easiest ways to kill germs and keep you healthy. That advice is coming in particularly handy right now, since hand washing is also one of the best ways to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Washing your hands is one thing. Washing them correctly and thoroughly is another. That’s why it’s important to know the best ways to do it. That happens to be one of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s areas of expertise. Here’s their advice:

Your mom was right. Proper hand washing is effective in preventing the spread of illness, including COVID-19. And when you combine it with other healthy behaviors like social distancing and mask wearing, you’ve got a very effective strategy for keeping your family safe from the coronavirus and stopping its spread in your community.