Did you know that about 80% of infectious diseases are spread by dirty hands?
If everyone routinely washed their hands, we could save ~1 million lives around the world each year. Proper handwashing can help stop the spread of diseases like flu and norovirus.
Join the NFID Hands In For Handwashing movement to promote the importance of handwashing to help stop the spread of germs.
2025 NFID State of Handwashing Report
Based on a national survey of US adults, NFID research reveals that while many say that they know how to wash their hands properly, their habits often suggest otherwise.
To get the dirt on how, why, and when people wash their hands, read the 2025 NFID State of Handwashing Report.
Campaign Resources
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Partner Toolkit
Join the Hands In For Handwashing movement and use these shareable resources to promote handwashing to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases
Media Resources
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