Global Handwashing Day is coming up! We all know that washing your hands with soap and water helps to prevent illness. This is through a combination of the friction of scrubbing hands together, the properties of the soap to break up and trap germs and grime, and the action of...
Hands Up for Handwashing
As we celebrate National Public Health Week, it’s important to highlight the simple yet effective practice of handwashing. This seemingly mundane task plays a crucial role in preventing the spread of infections and diseases so that we can protect ourselves, our families, and our communities. Sure, here are some tips...
Highlighting the Importance of Handwashing
It’s National Handwashing Awareness Week and a good time to help spread the word about the importance of hand hygiene. Winter is an especially important time for washing our hands to help prevent illness because of increased levels of COVID-19, cold, flu, and RSV circulating in our communities. Check out...
Fun with Handwashing for Any Age
December 1-7, 2021 marks National Handwashing Awareness Week. Since we’re in the midst of cold and flu season, it’s especially important to revisit the basics of handwashing. We’ll be spending more time indoors and around others who might have colds, making it more likely that we’ll be exposed to the...
How to Teach Hand Hygiene Habits
Happy Global Handwashing Day! It’s the perfect time to reinforce the importance of hand hygiene. Keeping your hands clean is one of the easiest and most effective ways to stop the spread of germs. This observance day is part of an international handwashing promotion campaign to help motivate people to...
“Healthy Schools, Healthy People” Website: Resources for Parents, School Staff and Kids
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) unveiled a new website for the Healthy Schools, Healthy People program. The new website features resources for educators, school nurses, administrators, parents and students. The redesign also includes interactive games, a newsletter, webinar program and dedicated social media. The Healthy Schools, Healthy People program is...