Since about 80% of infectious diseases are spread by dirty hands, routine, proper handwashing throughout the year can significantly help prevent the spread of infectious diseases. In just 20 seconds, handwashing can help prevent the spread of diseases like flu, COVID-19, and norovirus. Given the importance of handwashing in infectious disease prevention, the stakes are high—improving hand hygiene can help improve health for all.
Hands In For Handwashing Campaign
When and How to Wash Your Hands
Public Service Announcements
How to Wash Your Hands
Patricia A. Stinchfield, RN, MS, CPNP shows the right (and wrong) way to wash your hands
#WashYourHands
Animated video highlighting the importance of proper handwashing to help prevent disease
#WashYourHands (Spanish)
Animated video in Spanish highlighting the importance of proper handwashing to help prevent disease
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