Soap and water – not gels – helps safeguard kids during outdoor activities As the summer gets nearer and the weather improves, many...
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Kids must wash with soap and water when handling poultry
Or rabbits, ducklings, lambs or any other pet farm animals… It is essential that all young children are taught to wash their hands...
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Children’s school absenteeism reduced by 71% The benefits of teaching effective hand washing to children were impressively demonstrated at...
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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...
MoreGet children involved with Global Handwashing Day
Teaching kids how to prevent disease and save lives Global Handwashing Day takes place on October 15th. It’s a hugely important worldwide...
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 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...
MoreSouth Africa: teaching effective handwashing techniques – with a minimum amount of water
Buffalo City Municipality launches awareness campaign for children Effective sanitation tips for pupils at Pefferville Primary School in South...
MoreWhy hand washing is SO crucial in a preschool setting
School play equipment “could be an infection risk” Research carried out by Rentokil Specialist Hygiene identified that the most...
MoreChildren washing properly with soap have cleanest hands
Why a “splash and dash” is almost pointless Most people don’t wash their hands properly – making it all the more important...
MoreHand washing helps children “beat the bad bugs”
Reduction in common infections through hand hygiene The importance of teaching hand washing has been referred to a “the most important...
MoreHealth watchdog – toddlers must be taught to wash hands
Hand washing a vital skill for infection reduction Good hand washing techniques must be taught to young children – that’s the advice...
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