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July 17, 2025

Summertime Is No Time to Skip Handwashing

Read recent news about the importance of handwashing to help stop the spread of infectious diseases

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Hands In For Handwashing Sample Newsletter and Website Content

Sample article to help reinforce the importance of handwashing in preventing the spread of germs

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Graphic

When and How to Wash Your Hands

Shareable graphics to help raise awareness about when and how to wash your hands

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June 20, 2024

4 Key Steps for a Safe and Healthy Summer

Follow these key tips to help stay healthy this summer and prevent infections that could spoil your fun …

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May 5, 2024

#WashYourHands to Help Prevent Disease

Observed each year on May 5, World Hand Hygiene Day highlights the importance of handwashing in preventing disease …

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How to Wash Your Hands

Patricia A. Stinchfield, RN, MS, CPNP shows the right (and wrong) way to wash your hands

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July 12, 2023

Don’t Let Norovirus Ruin Summer Plans

Learn how to prevent this stomach bug and what to do if you get sick

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Public Service Announcements, Video

#WashYourHands (Spanish)

Animated video in Spanish highlighting the importance of proper handwashing to help prevent disease

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Public Service Announcements, Video

#WashYourHands

Animated video highlighting the importance of proper handwashing to help prevent disease

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May 5, 2022

Mother Knows Best: Wash Your Hands

In honor of World Hand Hygiene Day and Mother’s Day, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) has compiled resources to encourage everyone to follow moms’ advice and wash their hands to help #StopTheSpread of #COVID-19 and other infectious diseases …

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