In this episode of A Moment with Marley, the Meriden Department of Health and Human Services is here to remind you that properly washing your hands can help prevent the spread of germs and keep you healthy.

Every day we touch HUNDREDS of surfaces including door handles, phones, keyboards, countertops, and more. By touching these common surfaces and then touching your nose, eyes, or mouth you are potentially exposing yourself to germs.

You can help yourself and your loved ones stay healthy by washing your hands often, especially during these key times when you are likely to get and spread germs:

Follow these simple steps for effective handwashing:

If soap and water are not readily available, you can use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. You can tell if the sanitizer contains at least 60% alcohol by looking at the product label.

By washing your hands frequently you are not just protecting yourself – you are also protecting everyone around you by preventing the transmission of germs. Thank you Meriden – stay healthy!