December is Handwashing Awareness Month

Quick Facts:

  • Germs are everywhere. Make handwashing with soap and water a healthy habit to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. 
  • Everything you touch has germs that stay on your hands. Make clean hands a healthy habit everywhere you go so you don’t get sick. 
  • Your hands carry germs you can’t see. Take the time to wash your hands for 20 seconds during key times to stay healthy.
  • Handwashing can help prevent 1 in 5 respiratory illnesses and 1 in 3 diarrheal illnesses. Learn more about the benefits of handwashing. 
  • Stay healthy by making handwashing a regular part of your cooking routine. Wash hands to prevent spreading germs to your food and your family. 
  • Don’t let germs ruin your food plans. Make handwashing a healthy habit while preparing food for yourself and loved ones. 
  • Everything you touch has germs that stay on your hands. Wash your hands while preparing food so you don’t get sick. 
  • Wash your hands often when you cook to prevent the spread of germs. Be sure to wash before preparing any food.
Handwashing from the CDC

For more information, check out CDC.gov