Nail Care

Clean and trimmed nails help prevent germs getting under the fingernails. Washing hands after touching dirt and avoiding nail biting keeps nails healthy.

Fingernails grow faster than toenails.

Trim nails straight across and avoid biting them.

Biting nails can spread germs into your mouth and damage the skin around your nails. If you find it hard to stop, talk to a trusted adult for ideas that can help.