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playing outside, and when hands are visibly dirty.

• COUGHING AND SNEEZING ETIQUETTE: When you

cough or sneeze, it is important to cover your mouth
and nose with a tissue or your elbow. This prevents the
spread of germs to others. After coughing or sneezing,
THE IMPORTANCE it is important to wash your hands or use hand sanitiz-

er if water is not available.
OF HYGIENE AND

• HEALTHY EATING AND HYDRATION: Eating a balanced
HEALTH PRACTICES diet and drinking plenty of water are essential for

maintaining good health. A healthy diet helps your
IN SCHOOL body fight off infections and stay strong. Drinking wa-

ter keeps you hydrated, which is important for con-
centration and energy levels throughout the day.

elcome back to school. Now that
• STAYING HOME WHEN SICK: If you feel unwell, it is bet-
the school has resumed, it is im-
ter to stay home from school to rest and recover. This
W portant to focus on hygiene and
helps prevent spreading your illness to others. It’s im-
preventive health practices to keep everyone
portant to let your teachers and parents know if you
safe and healthy. Schools are places where
are feeling sick so they can provide the necessary
many people come together, which means
support.
that germs can spread easily if proper care is
not taken. The following practices should be
• CLEAN ENVIRONMENT: Keeping your school environ-
implemented effectively;
ment clean is also important. This means disposing of
trash properly, cleaning up after yourself, and helping
PERSONAL HYGIENE: Personal hygiene includes
to keep classrooms and shared spaces tidy. A clean
simple habits like washing your hands, brush-
environment reduces the chances of germs spread-
ing your teeth, and taking regular baths.
ing.

• HANDWASHING: One of the most effective
• By following these simple hygiene and health prac-
ways to prevent the spread of germs is by
tices, students can help create a safer and healthi-
washing your hands regularly. It’s important
er school environment. These habits not only protect
to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds
your health but also the health of your friends, teach-
with soap, covering all parts of the hands,
ers, and family members. Let’s all work together to
including between the fingers and under
make our school a place where everyone can learn
the nails. Handwashing should be done be-
and grow in good health.
fore meals, after using the bathroom, after

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