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South Wales hospitals take decisive action as norovirus strikes: hand washing advice issued

Wash hands with soap and water advises Health Board Infection prevention protocols have been put [...]

Hand washing the key for E. coli control – particularly in care homes

Soap and water vital in the battle against antibiotic resistance The spread of a “key [...]

Flu in care homes: hand washing with soap and water is essential for everyone

Deadly flu virus kills nursing home residents An Ayr care home was closed to further [...]

Handwashing a focus for British athletes – wherever they’re training

Hand hygiene emphasis “in the hunt for marginal gains” British athletes will soon be instructed in [...]

Concerns expressed about inadequate hand hygiene amongst caregivers

Research reveals people not using adequate hand washing techniques Despite apparent increased awareness of the [...]

Hand sanitisers are OK, but “hand washing is better” – here’s why…

Don’t rely on the convenience of gels at the expense of soap and water Hand [...]

Celebrating Global Handwashing Day 2019

Why hand washing with soap and water is so vital – for everyone Global Handwashing [...]

Survey: almost 50% of workers think they’ve fallen ill because of poor office hygiene

Beware of workstations and telephones says report A worrying recent story from Australia has referred [...]