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[Narrator] Washing your hands is one of the most important things you can do to prevent the spread of germs. Here's how to do it right.

[On-screen text: Wet your hands with warm water.]

[Person at sink turns on water and wets hands.]

[On-screen text: Apply soap and lather for at least 20 seconds.]

[Person applies soap to hands and lathers.]

[On-screen text: Scrub all surfaces of your hands, including your palms, backs, fingers, and nails.]

[Person scrubs all surfaces of hands.]

[On-screen text: Rinse your hands thoroughly with warm water.]

[Person rinses hands with warm water.]

[On-screen text: Dry your hands with a clean towel or air dry.]

[Person dries hands with a clean towel.]

[Narrator] Be sure to wash your hands frequently throughout the day, especially after coughing, sneezing, or using the bathroom. And don't forget to wash your hands before eating or preparing food.

[On-screen text: Washing your hands is one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy.]

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