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New National Survey Finds Nearly Half of US Adults Admit to Not Washing Their Hands at Key Moments
1 out of 5 (20%) admit to not washing their hands, even though handwashing can help prevent approximately 80% of infectious diseases

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.

Clean Hands Caravan
The Clean Hands Caravan tour launched at the Washington Spirit soccer game in Washington, DC on May 2, 2025. Additional tour stops include:
- World Barbeque Cooking Contest in Memphis, TN on May 14-17, 2025
- Atlanta Jazz Festival in Atlanta, GA on May 24-26, 2025


