National Clean Hands Week

September 17 - 23, marks the establishment of National Clean Hands Week started by the Clean Hands Coalition, a unified alliance of public and private partners, working together to improve health and save lives through clean hands.

• Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others.
• It is best to wash your hands with soap and clean running water for 20 seconds.