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Is There A 'Right' Way To Wash Your Hands? Is There A 'Right' Way To Wash Your Hands?
Is There A 'Right' Way To Wash Your Hands? During the height of cold and flu season, using warm soap and water to clean your hands is important to reduce the risk of infection. A seemingly mindless task, washing your hands actually requires a bit of attention to effectively avert contraction. According to Dr. Sheila Nolan, chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), the key is to make sure you create a good lather with the soap, wash all surfaces of the hands and then thoroughly rinse.  “I tell kids to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ twice b…

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