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Are you really cleaning your hands the right way? On World Hand Hygiene Day, experts warn that even after washing, germs can ...

The CDC estimates that at least 17 million people have gotten the flu this season and that 13,000 to 22,000 deaths have been reported. Getting vaccinated and avoiding contact with those who are sick ...

Global Rise of Infectious Diseases Infectious diseases are increasingly threatening public health worldwide, with various ...

People were washing their hands so much early in the pandemic that sensitive skin and soap shortages were common problems in 2020. All this focus on hand-washing was for good reason. The science ...

Hand hygiene, or proper handwashing, is important for everyone. When you wash your hands, it not only removes dirt and grime, but it also helps get rid of germs. What you may not know is it wasn’t ...

Washing your hands is a given if you want to avoid germs—but it's especially important after touching these microbe magnets.

Handwashing is an important safety practice in food preparation and foodservice, but the importance of handwashing to prevent foodborne illnesses actually begins in the garden or farm field. The ...

If you're at a gathering this holiday season, two infection prevention specialists at Meritus Health have some advice for you. "Pass the gravy, not the flu," said Cathy Ware, BSN, RN. Tommie Blalock, ...

The majority of germs that cause serious infections in humans are transmitted by people’s actions. One of the effective means to prevent these infections is by practicing good hand hygiene. Several ...