Parents can enable inadvertent triggering of allergies and asthma says report Playing in the dirt can actually be a good thing for a child’s...
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Why children should be taught to wash with soap and water – not antibacterials
Why plain soap is best for hand washing A recent article on the AAP News website has highlighted the importance of teaching children to wash their...
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Hands must be clean for sanitiser to be effective There are “significant differences” between hand sanitiser and good old soap and...
MoreRegular hand-washing stations essential for petting zoos says report
Illnesses can be caused for human visitors – even when the animals are healthy Drug-resistant superbugs could be thriving in petting zoo...
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Clean hands for indoor and outdoor activities with KiddiSynk Children at the family run chain of Honey Pot Nurseries in South Liverpool spend a...
MoreSoap and water hand washing NOT gels on farm visits advises County Council
Vital for children to wash their hands thoroughly A visit to an open farm can be great fun for young children, but it’s vital that they...
MoreRecap – NICE: why children in early years need to be taught effective hand washing
Hand washing facilities must be made available for children, staff and visitors It’s been a few months since the introduction of Guidance by...
MoreWhy you don’t need to kill germs on hands – just wash them off…
The “best” and “easiest” way to remove germs is with soap and water An excellent article sprang into life, inspired by a...
MoreHow handwashing helps preschool teachers stay healthy at this time of year
Children are the “Petri dishes of infection” Preschool and nursery teachers are particularly resistant to illness – they are...
More“Encourage hand washing” advice as school is closed by winter vomiting bug
Soap and water essential for norovirus control The Public Health team advised a south of England primary school over essential hand hygiene...
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“Winter vomiting bug” outbreaks at schools in the UK With winter fast approaching, the incidents of norovirus outbreaks has begun its...
MoreWhy kids should be taught to wash properly with soap and water – not gels
Emphasis on parents and carers taking responsibility for youngsters’ wellbeing Children everywhere will inevitably fall ill from time to...
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