[header] How to protect yourself from meningitis [title] Wash your hands regularly. [step] The best way to prevent meningitis is to make personal hygiene a priority. Wash your hands throughout the day.
[header] How to protect yourself from meningitis [title] Wash your hands regularly. [step] The best way to prevent meningitis is to make personal hygiene a priority. Wash your hands throughout the day.
[substeps] Wash your hands for at least two minutes before stopping for a bathroom break or to take a cool-down break. Since your hands are dirty, inspect your hands thoroughly with shampoo, thoroughly dry them after you're finished, and repeat the process three to four times a day. Also wash your hands after eating or touching your face. [substeps] You can also wash your hands before and after touching any surfaces which could put a strain on your immune system. You should wash your hands after using the bathroom, before and after eating food, before and after preparing food, and after handling animals, sneezing or coughing, and interacting with a sick person. [substeps] Strive to wash your hands for about 20 seconds. You can use your sanitized hand sanitizer right away or rinse your hands after touch-ups. [substeps] Although it doesn't have to be every day, washing your hands does help to maintain proper hygiene.