Don’t forget to wash your hands! Children come into contact with germs every day. Hand washing is by far the best way to keep kids from getting sick and to prevent the spread of germs. Good hand washing is the first line of defense against the spread of many illnesses — from the common cold to more serious infections, such as meningitis, bronchitis, the flu, hepatitis A, and many types of diarrhea. Teach kids five easy steps for handwashing—wet, soap, wash, rinse and dry. Not only is this poster educational, it is also the perfect fun and colorful decoration for day care centers, preschool bathrooms, an elementary classroom or school nurse office. Measures 12 x 18 inches. Laminated. Made in the USA. Manufactured using 100 pound cover gloss paper. Features easy-to-read, stylistic Sans-Serif font and crisp graphics. Laminated with 3 mil thick laminate with edge protected corners to ensure durability. Handwashing is easy, inexpensive, effective, and can help prevent sick days and trips to the doctor! Proudly Made in the USA - beware of substandard imitations.