People were washing their hands so much early in the pandemic that sensitive skin and soap shortages were common problems in 2020. All this focus on hand-washing was for good reason. The science ...

Way back in the early, whirlwind days of the pandemic, surfaces were the thing to worry about. The prevailing scientific wisdom was that the coronavirus spread mainly via large droplets, which fell ...

Hygiene practices have come a long way since the CDC first published national hygiene guidelines in the 1980s. With so much to keep track of, a nurse leader summarized some of the latest practice ...

Thorough handwashing with soap and water is an immediate preventative measure for the spread of bacteria and viruses. “Wash your hands.” You probably heard it thousands of times growing up. Even as an ...

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A cross-sectional study was conducted in 5 randomly selected villages to assess prevalence of good hand-washing practice (GHP) among adolescents, and describe the social determinants. The prevalence ...

Hand soap and hand sanitizer might seem interchangeable, but they are meant for different circumstances. While sanitizer is smart to have on hand for when you are on the go, healthcare professionals ...

Nurses’ roles in hand hygiene improvement initiatives, videos promoting hand hygiene awareness and the possible role sinks play in spreading germs captured the attention of infection control and ...

Americans love to eat out. But each time they dine in a restaurant or wait in line during a lunchtime run to the nearest sandwich shop, fast-food or salad chain, they’re literally placing their ...

Childcare centers constitute another environment in which stringent hand washing practices are de rigueur. The likelihood of having children transmit illnesses to one another, to teachers, and/or to ...