Follow these five steps every time -Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap. -Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap.

As we enter back-to-school season, you and your family could be at risk for some common communicable diseases.

It’s also a good idea to wash up if you’ve touched garbage or been out in public. While it may seem like common sense, Dr. Vyas said you should wash your hands for at least 20 seconds.