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Calls for hand washing with soap during Shigellosis outbreaks in UK schools
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The importance of teaching hand washing to ALL children An outbreak of Hepatitis A has been confirmed at a primary school in North Wales, having...
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Nearly 60 children and staff off sick at school near Glasgow Norovirus, also known as “the winter vomiting bug” has recently struck at...
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The importance of keeping playground germs off the dinner table Young children are back in school for the autumn term and are being taught the...
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Teaching kids how to prevent disease and save lives Global Handwashing Day takes place on October 15th. It’s a hugely important worldwide...
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Why basic human hygiene is such an important lesson Good basic hygiene practices are “second only to vaccination” – and teaching...
MoreHand washing recommended for kids after sand pit play
“Bacteria pose health risk” A sand pit – or sandbox – is one of the favourite places for young children to play...
MoreKiddiwash hand washing competition winners announced!
It was a difficult task, but three have been selected The great KiddiWash giveaway has now closed and the winners have been selected. All at TEAL...
MoreKiddiWash competition entry deadline extended to June 9th
Last minute rush of new entries The KiddiWash giveaway competition 2017 has proved to be extremely popular. TEAL have responded to a number...
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Buffalo City Municipality launches awareness campaign for children Effective sanitation tips for pupils at Pefferville Primary School in South...
MoreWonderful entries for Kiddiwash hand washing competitions!
Preschools and childminders make teaching fun Hand washing is the most important lesson a child can learn – which is why TEAL have launched...
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