National Hand-washing Awareness

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Hand-washing is a simple and effective way to help prevent diseases, such as colds, flu, and food poisoning. Clean hands prevent infections. Keeping hands clean prevents illness at home, at school, and at work. Hand hygiene practices are key prevention measures in healthcare settings, in daycare facilities, in schools and public institutions, and for the safety of our food. .

December 2009
Sources: HealthDay,Healthwise and CDC

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