Kids don't always listen when parents tell them to wash their hands before eating, after using the bathroom, or when they come inside from playing. But it's a message worth repeating — hand washing is by far the best way to keep kids from getting sick and prevent the spread of germs. read more
Handwashing with antiseptic soaps removes germs from hands. This helps prevent infections. read more
Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water. How germs get onto hands and make people sick Feces (poop) from people or animals is an important source of germs like Salmonella, E. coli O157, and norovirus that cause diarrhea, and it can spread some respiratory infections like adenovirus and hand-foot-mouth disease. read more