Hand washing eliminates germs better than any other method. Several years ago when the U.S. experienced a severe flu vaccine shortage, one school district implemented a hand-washing campaign in all ...

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 ...

When others are present, people are more likely to wash their hands in a public restroom, according to the annual Healthy Hand Washing survey conducted by the Bradley Corporation. The Bradley Corp.

A study published in the American Journal of Infection Control examined adherence to hand hygiene guidelines during influenza season. Researchers observed 12,740 hand hygiene opportunities over six ...

As flu season surges on, there's an easy way to reduce your risk of getting sick: Wash your hands properly. It may seem like common sense, but handwashing is one of the most important of ways of ...

Health experts believe a flu epidemic was averted last year because of regular hand-washing, suggesting healthcare facilities should promote hand-washing among staff and patients to prevent the spread ...

Good hygiene would be the best defense in an avian flu outbreak, according to local health officials. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced this week that avian flu poses the ...

As the winter chill settles across South Africa, so too does the annual rise in sniffles, sneezes, and serious illnesses like influenza and respiratory infections. But this year, the flu season ...

Hospitals and clinics are seeing a higher number of flu cases this year, especially after holiday gatherings. Christie Erickson, a nurse practitioner at Essentia Health, explained that flu season ...

Sept. 25 -- WEDNESDAY, Sept. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Fewer Americans are regularly washing their hands, even though it's one of the best ways to prevent colds and flu, says the fourth annual Soap and ...