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Not everyone washes their hands after touching pets or animals, but they should, according to Nesochi Okeke-Igbokwe, MD, a physician, and health expert. “Animals may carry various diseases,” she says. “And because pets are generally thought of as family-friendly, hand washing is sometimes overlooked.”
We see our furry friends as our own children, that’s why many people do not consider it is necessary to wash their hands after playing with the. However, hand washing after touching animals or interacting with pets, whether yours or someone else’s, is crucial.
