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Why is Handwashing Important?
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relates the story of Ignaz Semmelweis, the Austrian doctor who discovered the importance of handwashing, plus common ways in which germs can be transmitted by hands.
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Henry the Hand Foundation
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promotes hand washing for food safety and infection control. Includes information for home and school programs and materials on National Hand Washing Awareness Week.
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Hand Hygiene Guidelines Fact Sheet
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information on hand washing and the use of alcohol-based hand rubs for healthcare professionals. From the Centers for Disease Control.
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Ounce of Prevention: Keeps the Germs Away, An
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explains simple things you and your family can do to prevent getting infectious diseases. From the Centers for Disease Control.
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Stalking the Mysterious Microbe!
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geared to kids, this site features cool pictures and neat facts about microbes plus experiments, handwashing know-how, and descriptions of what microbiologists do.
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Washup.org
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brochures, posters, and more for the Clean Hands Campaign from the American Society for Microbiology.
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