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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...
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Hand washing facilities must be made available for children, staff and visitors It’s been a few months since the introduction of Guidance by...
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The “best” and “easiest” way to remove germs is with soap and water An excellent article sprang into life, inspired by a...
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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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