Washing hands is a simple action but a very powerful task.
Germs are everywhere washing hands is an easier way to stop the spread of bacteria.
Why should we wash our hands more regularly
Reduces the number of people who get sick with diarrhea by 23-40% 2, 3, 6
Reduces diarrhea illness in people with weakened immune systems by 58% 4
Reduces respiratory illnesses, like colds, in the general population by 16-21% 3,
Reduces absenteeism due to gastrointestinal illness in schoolchildren by 29-57%
About 1.8 million children under the age of 5 die each year from diarrhea diseases and pneumonia, the top two killers of young children around the world.
Hand washing helps battle the rise in antibiotic resistance
To prevent the spread of germs and infections.
To avoid getting sick.
To protect others from getting sick.
To reduce the risk of food poisoning.
To keep our hands clean and fresh.
To prevent the spread of colds and flu.
To reduce the risk of diarrhea and vomiting.
To avoid skin infections.
To reduce the risk of respiratory infections.
To prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
To keep our hands smelling good.
To reduce the risk of eye infections.
To avoid spreading viruses.
To reduce the risk of fungal infections.
To prevent the spread of bacteria.
To keep our hands soft and smooth.
To avoid spreading parasites.
To reduce the risk of infections in wounds.
To prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections.
To keep our hands healthy.
To reduce the risk of infections in hospitals.
To avoid spreading germs to babies and young children.
To prevent the spread of hepatitis A.
To keep our hands looking good.
To reduce the risk of skin irritation.
To avoid spreading impetigo.
To prevent the spread of meningitis.
To reduce the risk of herpes infections.
To keep our hands free from dirt and grime.
To avoid spreading MRSA.
To prevent the spread of norovirus.
To reduce the risk of scabies.
To avoid spreading pinkeye.
To prevent the spread of salmonella.
To keep our hands free from allergens.
To reduce the risk of strep throat.
To avoid spreading staph infections.
To prevent the spread of tuberculosis.
To keep our hands from smelling bad.
To reduce the risk of urinary tract infections.
To avoid spreading warts.
To prevent the spread of whooping cough.
To keep our hands from drying out.
To reduce the risk of E. coli infections.
To avoid spreading ringworm.
To prevent the spread of influenza.
To keep our hands free from toxins.
To reduce the risk of pneumonia.
To avoid spreading fungal nail infections.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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