What should I do if my hand touches feces?

Generally, if hands come into contact with feces, they should be washed promptly, disinfected, and care should be taken to avoid touching the mouth, nose, eyes, or other areas with contaminated hands. Specific measures are as follows:

1. Wash hands immediately

After touching feces, one should wash hands as soon as possible. Use warm water and soap to thoroughly clean the hands, especially fingers and spaces between fingers. Hands can be washed multiple times with soap until all traces and odor of feces are completely removed.

2. Use disinfectant

In addition to washing with soap, a disinfectant can also be used for further sanitization. Apply disinfectant onto the hands and rub thoroughly, ensuring it covers all surfaces of the hands. Then rinse off with clean water and dry with a towel.

3. Avoid touching mouth, nose, eyes, and other areas

After coming into contact with feces, avoid touching the mouth, nose, eyes, or other facial areas to prevent bacteria and viruses from entering the body through these routes.

Besides, disinfectant wipes can also be used for cleaning. Wipe both hands thoroughly with the wipe until the surface is clean. If obvious symptoms such as fever or diarrhea occur after contact with feces, medical attention should be sought promptly.