For many adults, thinking about sick days conjures up fond childhood memories of staying home, watching TV or favorite movies ...

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is most common among young children and is characterized by a rash on the hands, feet, and painful ulcers in the mouth.

Prioritizing hand hygiene Hand hygiene stands as the #1 way to prevent the spread of disease, and when combined with EBPs, it plays a pivotal role in protecting LTC residents and staff from MDROs.

Based on 67 studies, the reviewers found that hand hygiene helps stop the spread of viruses, particularly around young children — probably because kids are less hygienic.

But a Viewpoint in this week's edition of The Lancet explores the importance of toilets and hand hygiene in ensuring children grow normally in the developing world, where toilets are largely ...

Here are 10 things ambulatory surgery centers should know about proper hand hygiene, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings.

Hand sanitizer can be a helpful tool in lowering your exposure to germs, but it’s not the same as washing your hands. Here’s what it can and can’t do.

(WRIC) — Perhaps this day has never been more important than it is now. Thursday, Oct. 15 is Global Handwashing Day. The global advocacy day is dedicated to increasing awareness and ...

As hand-foot-and-mouth disease cases rise, parents are encouraged to prioritize hygiene and stay informed about their child's health.