Bird Flu Prevention | Handwashing Tips

Best infection control

Thorough handwashing is the most important strategy in the prevention of infection with the bird flu virus. You will need soft soap in a dispenser (bars of soap can spread infection), warm running water, and plenty of disposable paper towels.

When should I wash my hands?

Immediately upon arriving home after shopping, visiting neighbours, work, school, the post office, the doctor's office and so on.

After touching contaminated surfaces, such as door handles, steering wheels, equipment used by several people, pets, books, the mail, the ATM machine, coins, and after contact with persons possibly infected with the Bird Flu virus.

Before preparing food, before eating or feeding others, before and after going to the toilet, before and after cleaning the house and changing bed linen.

Be sure to wash your hands well after any contact with body fluids or excretions, and whenever yours hands feel dirty or are visibly soiled.

What is a good handwashing routine?

Remove all jewellery from your hands and wrists. It’s best not to wear rings or bracelets when caring for people infected with the bird flu virus, or when you are sick yourself, as these items are difficult to clean thoroughly.

Use a disposable towel to turn water on and off. Wet your hands thoroughly under warm running water.

Dispense 3-5 ml (1/2 teaspoon) of unscented mild liquid soap into the palm of your hand. Rub palms, back of hands, between each finger and around wrists and thumb in a vigorous and systematic manner. Use a nail brush to clean under fingernails.

Rinse thoroughly under warm running water. Pat hands dry on disposable towels.

Handcare

Keep fingernails short and clean. Use a nail brush often, to clean under your fingernails. Don’t wear nail polish, as peeling polish could harbor the bird flu virus.

Cover cuts and abrasions with a waterproof dressing and change when necessary.

Use a pH neutral soap, to protect your skin from drying out. Use an unscented moisturiser to maintain and protect your skin.

	Bird Flu Prevention \| Handwashing Tips Best infection control Thorough handwashing is the most important strategy in the prevention of infection with the bird flu virus. You will need soft soap in a dispenser (bars of soap can spread infection), warm running water, and plenty of disposable paper towels. When should I wash my hands? Immediately upon arriving home after shopping, visiting neighbours, work, school, the post office, the doctor's office and so on. After touching contaminated surfaces, such as door handles, steering wheels, equipment used by several people, pets, books, the mail, the ATM machine, coins, and after contact with persons possibly infected with the Bird Flu virus. Before preparing food, before eating or feeding others, before and after going to the toilet, before and after cleaning the house and changing bed linen. Be sure to wash your hands well after any contact with body fluids or excretions, and whenever yours hands feel dirty or are visibly soiled. What is a good handwashing routine? Remove all jewellery from your hands and wrists. It’s best not to wear rings or bracelets when caring for people infected with the bird flu virus, or when you are sick yourself, as these items are difficult to clean thoroughly. Use a disposable towel to turn water on and off. Wet your hands thoroughly under warm running water. Dispense 3-5 ml (1/2 teaspoon) of unscented mild liquid soap into the palm of your hand. Rub palms, back of hands, between each finger and around wrists and thumb in a vigorous and systematic manner. Use a nail brush to clean under fingernails. Rinse thoroughly under warm running water. Pat hands dry on disposable towels. Handcare Keep fingernails short and clean. Use a nail brush often, to clean under your fingernails. Don’t wear nail polish, as peeling polish could harbor the bird flu virus. Cover cuts and abrasions with a waterproof dressing and change when necessary. Use a pH neutral soap, to protect your skin from drying out. Use an unscented moisturiser to maintain and protect your skin. Home \| Contact Us \| Health Resources \| Sitemap Survive-Bird-Flu.com © 2006. All Rights Reserved - Bird Flu Prevention\|Handwashing
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