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"Handwashing is one of the most important ways of preventing the spread of illness"
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"Regular hand washing can reduce absenteeism amongst school children"
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"Our hands carry a mixture of both good and bad bacteria"
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"Most of the bacteria our hands pick up live on fingertips and under our nails"
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"Washing with water alone doesn't guarantee that bad bacteria are removed"
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"Good bacteria act as our personal shield against unwanted bacteria"
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"Many bacteria can survive on surfaces for several months"
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"The skin has its own natural defences against bad bacteria"
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