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- Remove jewellery. Apply enough product to open palms.*
- Rub hands together palms to palms.
- Rub in between and around fingers.
- Cover all surfaces of the hands and fingers.
- Rub backs of hands and fingers. Rub each thumb.
- Rub fingertips of each hand in opposite palm.
- Keep rubbing until hands are dry.
*The volume required to be effective varies from product to product. Enough product to keep hands moist for 15 seconds should be applied.
Do not use these products with water. Do not use paper towels to dry hands.
Note: Wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty or contaminated with blood or other body fluids. Certain manufacturers recommend washing hands with soap and water after 5-10 applications of gel.
Source: Vancouver Coastal Health's Regional Pandemic Influenza Response Plan
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