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What should you do after removing first aid gloves?

Wash your hands with soap and water.

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  1. Put the gloves back on
  2. Wash your hands with soap and water ✔
  3. Wipe your hands on your shirt

Why: Gloves can have small holes or tears. Handwashing helps remove germs after glove use.

Huh, didn't know that: Wash for at least 20 seconds when using soap and water.

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Answer: Wash your hands with soap and water. Gloves can have small holes or tears. Handwashing helps remove germs after glove use.

  1. CDC Clinical Safety: Hand Hygiene www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/hcp/clinical-safety/index.html
    Always clean your hands after removing gloves.
    Checked 2026-10-21.

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