October 13, 2020: Clean Hands Save Lives

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Handwashing Keeps You Healthy

Handwashing is a simple and effective way to prevent the spread of germs and keep kids and adults healthy wherever you are.
Clean your hands often, especially after you have been in a public place or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

Global Handwashing Day

Handwashing with soap and water is one of the best steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. CDC observes Global Handwashing Day on October 15 to highlight the importance of handwashing at home, in the community, and around the world.

Answers to your questions about hand hygiene

Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. Get answers to frequently asked questions about washing your hands.

Watch how handwashing can prevent the spread of germs

Handwashing is a simple and effective way to prevent the spread of germs and keep kids and adults healthy.

Make a handwashing solution poster

A poster illustrating steps to make a handwashing solution when soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub are not available. Other languages available: Arabic, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

Global COVID-19 Updates

The COVID-19 pandemic is a serious global health threat, and CDC is committed to stopping its spread. Find CDC resources for the global health community:

Guide to Global Digital Tools for COVID-19 Response

Contact Tracing by Community Health Workers

Emergency Shelters in Disaster Response

Global COVID-19

New on the Web

Global Handwashing Partnership Webinar: “The Case for Handwashing” with CDC’s Dr. David Berendes, Oct. 1, 2020
Global WASH website
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report: Characteristics Associated with Adults Remembering to Wash Hands in Multiple Situations Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic — United States, October 2019 and June 2020 bit.ly/MMWR10820
Digital handwashing promotional materials, including posters, fact sheets, videos, and public service announcements
Sample handwashing social media posts and graphics
Resources from CDC’s handwashing campaign Life is Better with Clean Hands
Web content syndication from www.cdc.gov/handwashing website

Calendar

Oct 15 – Global Handwashing Day

Oct 24 – World Polio Day

Nov 6 – Malaria Day in the Americas

Nov 12 – World Pneumonia Day

Nov 14 – World Diabetes Day