Don Schaffner wants you to understand that your hands are never going to be clean. He should know — over the past 20 years, he has published multiple research papers investigating the minutia of ...

Researchers conducted a prospective comparison of three hand-washing techniques —unstructured, WHO-recommended and a novel technique, called the WHO shortened repeated technique to remove C. diff. The ...

A fluorescence test method was used to visually evaluate handwashing efficacy. Difficult-to-clean areas on skin such as skin folds and webbing between fingers were identified; specific washing ...

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — With global concerns about the Coronavirus spreading further, protecting families and their caregivers is a top priority. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC ...

The coronavirus pandemic has shown us exactly how incorrectly we’ve been washing our hands for years. But one recent viral video has spelled out the issue in black and white — literally. The clip, ...

Washing your hands is among the most effective ways to protect yourself and others from spreading illness. Still a task so seemingly simple can be tricky to explain to young children. As the global ...

Hand sanitizer is a good alternative if soap and water aren’t available, but the sanitizer must contain at least 60% alcohol. Sanitizing gels don’t get rid of all types of germs and aren’t as ...

Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio says the district is taking precautions to prevent the spread. Dr. Pollio says school will go on as planned. He says he is monitoring recommendations from other ...