Recognizing Ignaz Semmelweis and Handwashing


Today’s Doodle follows the official guidelines on how to properly wash your hands from the World Health Organization. Learn more handwashing tips from the WHO: https://www.who.int/gpsc/clean_hands_protection/en/

Clean hands protect against infection

Protect yourself

  • Clean your hands regularly.
  • Wash your hands with soap and water, and dry them thoroughly.
  • Use alcohol-based handrub if you don’t have immediate access to soap and water.

How do I wash my hands properly?

Washing your hands properly takes about as long as singing "Happy Birthday" twice,
using the images below.
How to handwash