Several schools have been affected across Yorkshire Public Health England Yorkshire and Humber’s health protection personnel have been liaising...
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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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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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“Winter vomiting bug” outbreaks at schools in the UK With winter fast approaching, the incidents of norovirus outbreaks has begun its...
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Hand washing vital to prevent the spread of viruses says Public Health Wales A further three confirmed cases of hepatitis A have been reported in...
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The importance of good old soap and water… Good hand hygiene is the “best way to prevent transmission of disease”. It’s...
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Hand washing is the most important lesson a child can learn Teaching hand washing to children is vital. It is therefore most important that head...
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