Whether you're at home, at work, or at school, handwashing is one of the most important things you can do to keep from getting sick and from spreading germs to others.

In honor of National Clean Hands Week, September 19-25, we've collected all kinds of information about handwashing for you.

		Healthy Schools, Healthy People – It’s a SNAP A hands-on initiative for middle schools is designed to help keep students in school and learning by improving overall health through promoting clean hands.
		Hand hygiene during an emergency After an emergency, it can be difficult to find running water. However, it is still important to wash your hands to avoid illness. It is best to wash your hands with soap and water but when water isn’t available, you can use alcohol-based products made for washing hands...
		CDC Germstopper: Healthy Habits Keep You Well Healthy habits can protect everyone from getting germs or spreading germs at home, school, or work. Simple actions, like covering your mouth and nose and cleaning your hands often, can stop germs and prevent illnesses...
		Hand hygiene in healthcare settings Hand hygiene guidelines help healthcare workers reduce infections in health care settings to promote patient safety. Campaign includes materials to promote hand Hygiene in healthcare facilities.
		Fight BAC!® Partnership for Food Safety Education Wash hands in hot soapy water before preparing food and after using the bathroom, changing diapers and handling pets. For best results, use warm water to moisten hands and then apply soap and rub hands together for 20 seconds before rinsing thoroughly...

Remember, Clean Hands Save Lives!

Get this poster! Visit the Clean Hands Coalition at http://www.cleanhandscoalition.org