12/01/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/01/2021 12:17
National Handwashing Week is Dec. 1-7, 2021. Did you know hand-washing regularly and properly is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of infection?
Washing your hands is easy, and it's one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Clean hands can stop germs from spreading from one person to another and throughout an entire community-from your home and workplace to childcare facilities and hospitals.
Follow these five steps every time.
Drs. Jeffrey Ciaramita and David Chalk took the challenge to encourage others to safely wash their hands.
It only takes seconds to prevent the spread of germs. Dr. Elizabeth McCabe explains proper hand washing techniques.
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View the steps to follow to reduce your risk.
Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. Learn when and how you should wash your hands to stay healthy.
You can help yourself and your loved ones stay healthy by washing your hands often, especially during these key times when you are likely to get and spread germs: