PHILADELPHIA - As the back-to-school season approaches, the American Academy of Pediatrics reports an uptick in hand-foot-and-mouth disease cases among young children, more than any other summer. This ...
Why start early: Children’s immune systems are still developing, making them more vulnerable to illness. Early hygiene habits can prevent disease and support healthy growth. Core daily practices: ...
Five medical organizations are recommending updated best practices for hand hygiene to protect patients and staff in healthcare settings. The recommendations emphasize the importance of healthy skin ...
World Hand Hygiene Day 2026 has renewed the WHO-led push for proper hand hygiene in healthcare and daily life. The campaign underlines that regular handwashing, clean water and strict protocols can ...
On World Hand Hygiene Day (May 5), the Santa Shoebox Project (SSP) is joining the global call to action to champion the ...
The majority of germs that cause serious infections in humans are transmitted by people’s actions. One of the effective means to prevent these infections is by practicing good hand hygiene. Several ...