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This Is How You Properly Wash Your Hands

Doctors say the first defense in staying healthy is handwashing.

Click here to watch a video showing the World Health Organization's method for handwashing, which include using a paper towel to turn off the faucet.

And click here for more handwashing tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The CDC says hand sanitzer is a good alternative -- but doesn't get rid of all types of germs.

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