Hand Hygiene Be a Clean-Hand Hero. What are Germs?

Hand HygieneBe a Clean-Hand Hero

What are Germs?

Bacteria

More Bacteria!

Viruses

Fungus

Protozoa

Where are the Germs in your home?

Germs are Everywhere

• Refrigerator doors and handles

• Bathroom faucets • Doorknobs • Remote control

• Light switches • Telephones • Dishwasher handles • Salt and pepper shakers • Toys • Your hands!

• Light switches • Telephones • Dishwasher handles • Salt and pepper shakers • Toys • YOUR HANDS!!!

A Kitchen Table

A Toilet

A Pen

A Telephone

A Reused Water Bottle

How do germs get around?

• Coughing/Sneezing

• Animals

• Tabletops/Faucets

• Insects

• Food/Water

What can prevent getting Germs from all these places?

Wash Your

Hands!

Superheroes are Doing It!

What is on your hands

Hand HygieneBe a Clean-Hand Hero