Wash your hands

Wash hands often. It is one of the best ways to protect yourself from disease and to stop the spread of germs to others. 

Download and post these handwashing signs in the kitchens and bathrooms of your workplace, school, or community building:

Wash your hands sign with instructions: English

Large: size 8.5 x 11

Wash your hands sign: English and Spanish

Large: size 8.5 x 11

Hand sanitizer sign: English

Large: size 8.5 x 11

Wash your hands sign with instructions: Spanish

Large: size 8.5 x 11

Wash your hands sign: English and Spanish

Small: size 5.5 × 4.25

Schools and childcare facilities are great places to strengthen handwashing habits. Check out this classroom activity for students and teachers.

Follow these five steps when washing hands:

1. Wet
2. Lather
3. Scrub… long enough to sing the “Happy Birthday” song
4. Rinse
5. Dry