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• Rub palms, at the back of hands, in between fi ngers and under the nails.
• Rub nicely for 20 seconds.

• Rinse hands well with clean running water.

• Dry hands by wiping them with a clean towel.

Keeping hair clean

Hair needs to be cleaned frequently. Dirty hair causes itchy scalp, dandruff or other

infections. It also attracts lice. We need to follow some steps to keep our hair clean.

• Massage oil on your hair regularly.

• Wash hair at least twice a week with shampoo.

• Use special shampoos to treat dandruff and lice.

• Comb hair frequently to keep it neat and tidy.

• Wash the hair comb regularly.

• Do not use comb used by others.

• Trim hair regularly.

Taking care of oral hygiene

Oral hygiene means taking care of teeth and gums. Cavities in the teeth and bad breath

can be prevented if we follow some good habits.

• Brush teeth twice a day—in the morning and at night before
going to bed. We must brush for at least two minutes.

Brushing removes the food particles stuck in between our

teeth.
• Clean tongue with a tongue cleaner.

• Use your own tooth brush and tongue cleaner. Do not share
them with anyone.

• Rinse mouth properly after brushing.

• Rinse mouth well with water after each meal.

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