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It is freely available for commercial use and adaptation under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International license, requiring the preservation of copyright and credits. The core purpose of this document is to emphasize the critical importance of handwashing in preventing the spread of invisible germs that can cause illness. It provides clear, actionable instructions on the correct technique for washing hands, including using running water, soap for thorough lathering on both sides of the hands and around fingernails, and rinsing and drying with a clean cloth or air drying. For situations where running water is unavailable, it suggests collecting rainwater and using a dipper. The document also outlines specific times when handwashing is essential: before eating or preparing food, after using the toilet, after caring for a baby, after blowing one's nose, coughing, or wiping a child's nose, after touching pets or other animals, and after playing or working outdoors. The content is presented in English with indications of USA as a primary country of focus.","Why Must I Wash My Hands?  \nEnglish Health  \nWhy Must I Wash My Hands?  \nAuthor: Marlene Custer  \nIllustrations: International Illustrations: Art of Reading 3.0  \nEnglish  \nUSA  \nArt of Reading illustrations are cc by-nd.  \nCopyright © 2016, Marlene Custer  \n[http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  \nYou are free to make commercial use of this work. You may adapt and add to this work. You must keep the copyright and credits for authors, illustrators, etc.  \nWhy is it important to wash my hands?  \nIt is important because we are always picking up germs on our hands. Germs are so small we cannot see them. However, germs can make us or someone else very sick.  \nThe best way to stop germs from spreading is to wash our hands often.  \nThe best way to wash our hands is to hold them under running water.  \nLather well with soap on both sides of hands, and around the fingernails.  \nRinse, then dry hands with a clean cloth. Or, just let them air dry.  \nIf you do not have a water spigot, you can collect rain water in a clean bucket. Use a clean dipper to dip the water out and pour over your hands. 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