National Handwashing Awareness Week (December 7-13)
Rising cases of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections make this months observance of the National Handwashing Awareness Week (December 7-13) even more vital than before. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cite that hand washing is the single most important way to prevent the spread of infection. So, remember to wash dirty hands, always wash before eating, and keep fingers out of eyes, nose and mouth. The following links provide more information: