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Hand Washing

Hand Washing

Hand washing or hand hygiene is the act of cleaning one’s hands with or without the use of water or another liquid, or with the use of soap for the purpose of removing soil, dirt, and microorganisms. The spelling “handwashing” in one word is also general. Medical hand hygiene pertains to the hygiene practices connected to the administration of medicine and medical care that prevents or minimizes illness and the spreading of illness.