National Handwashing Awareness Week
National Handwashing Awareness Week
December 5 - 11
National Handwashing Week is observed the first week in December and is dedicated to helping people remain healthy one hand wash at a time. Washing your hands regularly is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, including COVID-19 and the flu.
Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives
Use these health promotion resources to learn more about keeping hands clean and preventing illnesses.
Life is Better with Clean Hands
The CDC launched this campaign to motivate adults to make clean hands part of their daily lives. The associated resources will help you raise awareness about the importance of handwashing at key times, such as before cooking or after using the bathroom. Download and share them to spread the word and encourage handwashing within your organization.