Rinse off the soap with

water and dry your

hands
Keeping your hands
clean

Put plasters on cuts

3
Developmental Neurosciences
and Learning Disabilities Directorate
Mytton Oak,
Hand washing is important
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital North,
Because….
Shrewsbury,
We use our hands for
Shropshire,
different activities
SY3 8XQ

Tel: 01743 261181

DNLDD/081 Review April 08

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Hands get dirty e.g. After touching pets

after going to the
toilet When our hands
look or feel dirty

Dirty hands can

spread infections
How to wash your hands

We should wash our hands ….. Wet hands

before
putting on soap
After using the
Toilet
Wash all parts
of your hands,
especially the
Before cooking fingertips
and eating food