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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“Bacteria pose health risk” A sand pit – or sandbox – is one of the favourite places for young children to play...
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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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School play equipment “could be an infection risk” Research carried out by Rentokil Specialist Hygiene identified that the most...
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Why a “splash and dash” is almost pointless Most people don’t wash their hands properly – making it all the more important...
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Reduction in common infections through hand hygiene The importance of teaching hand washing has been referred to a “the most important...
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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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Primary school children fall ill in East Anglia Norovirus, also known as the winter vomiting bug, has taken it’s toll amounts young children...
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Children under 5 benefit most from hand washing It’s by now a well known fact that hand washing with soap and water is the best ways to...
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Make hand washing fun – introduce a song! Most adults do not washing their hands effectively with soap and water – so teaching...
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Hand washing demonstrations are essential for children The Department of Education have released a report which states that children’s...
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