What Happens When You Don't Wash Your Hands
Wash 'Em, Wash 'Em Good
You Pass on Germs
You Can Get Sick, Too
Kids Miss a Lot of School
You Miss a Lot of Work
You Lose Money
Your Bowels Will Give You Trouble
Eyes -- Yours and Others' -- Could Be Affected
Skin Infections
Sepsis
How to Wash Your Hands
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