Author Archives: Phil

43 children catch suspected norovirus – why teaching hand washing is more important than ever

It’s a “do it yourself vaccine” 43 children and a number of teachers and support [...]

Ward closure leads to renewed hand washing calls

Norovirus control measures in place at Wolverhampton hospital The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is taking [...]

TEAL Patents showcasing innovative hand hygiene solutions at Medica 2017

Hand washing wherever and whenever it’s needed TEAL Patents – the world-leading range of portable, [...]

Combat norovirus with soap and water handwashing advises NHS Trust

“Don’t rely on hand gels because they don’t kill the virus” Another strain of the [...]

South Africa: why hand washing is so important for children

Hand washing “can be as effective as vaccination” Effective hand washing can help prevent “a [...]

New Zealand and Australia – warning to wash hands regularly

FSIC urges use of correct hand hygiene techniques A worryingly large number of influenza outbreaks [...]

Australia – lack of hand washing an issue for West Aussies

Survey reveals worrying lack of awareness of its importance Effective hand washing in the workplace [...]

Effective hand washing is essential to cut down the need for antibiotics warns RPS

Hand hygiene helps prevent infection transmission Two aspects of the importance of hand washing are [...]