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How do i wash my hands correctly?
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Happy Birthday x 2: Suds up! wet your hands, lather up with soap, and rub hands for at least 20 seconds. Sing "happy birthday" song twice. Rinse off and dry. *or* you can use hand sanitizer but doesn't work as well if you can see dirt.
Answered 3/14/2019
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Sing: Sing "happy birthday to you". By the time you've finished the song, you've washed long enough. (sing it to yourself; you never know who is in earshot. ).
Answered 4/2/2016
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