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Proper Handwashing
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1. Wet hands

2. Use liquid soap

3. Lather, rub and count to 20

4. Rinse

5. Towel or air dry hands

6. Turn off taps with towel or your sleeve
Adapted with permission from Ottawa Public Health, City of Ottawa.