PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Handwashing After a Disaster
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This is an important message from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. After a storm, dirty water can make you and your family sick. Remember, to wash your hands with soap and clean water! Wash your hands often, especially before preparing food, before eating, after using the toilet, and after cleaning. Washing your hands is the best way to prevent sickness. To learn more, call the CDC at 1-800-CDC-INFO.
- Page last updated June 25, 2007
- Content source: National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), Coordinating Center for Environmental Health and Injury Prevention (CCEHIP)
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