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CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) -

Henry the Hand Champion Handwasher is educating school children about flu prevention.

Henry, a seven-foot inflatable hand costume, will be educating at Montgomery Elementary School and the First Group tomorrow.

Henry is intent to "spread the word not the germs" with his 4 Principles of Hand Awareness.  

The 4 Principles of Hand Awareness

  1. Wash your hands when they are dirty and BEFORE eating
  2. DO NOT cough into your hands
  3. DO NOT sneeze into your hands
  4. Above all, DO NOT put your fingers into your eyes, nose or mouth

To learn more about Henry and the Henry the Hand Foundation, go to www.henrythehand.com.

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