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What's the best way to remain germ-free when I wash and dry my hands in a public bathroom?
Great question! The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention in Atlanta recognize hand washing as the
single most important way to prevent the spread of
disease. If paper towels are available, use them as a
barrier when turning faucets on and off, and again when
opening the door to exit. If paper towels are not
available, wash hands with soap and water. Air dry; then
use your jacket, or a part of your shirt or sweater as a
barrier when opening the door. If that's not possible,
use one finger to open the door. The goal is to avoid
making skin contact with commonly-touched surfaces.
Melinda Hemmelgarn, M.S., R.D.,
Nutritional Sciences Specialist, University of Missouri
Extension
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