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Does regularly washing your hands really help prevent illness ?
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Yes!: Hand washing is by it self one of the most effective tools we have to fight infection. Make sure you wash with soap and water and build a lather for at least 20 seconds and make sure you cover all surfaces and under the nails.
Answered 4/25/2016
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