Every year about 5,000 patients die unnecessarily in the UK from hospital-acquired infection (National Audit Office, 2000). Many become infected during simple procedures, such as administering ...

WASHINGTON (WJLA) -- With the recent arrival of coronavirus/COVID-19 in the United States, and the ongoing flu season, health officials are stressing the importance of proper hand-washing techniques.

Flu season is in full force, with 47 states reporting widespread influenza and 24 states showing high disease activity, according to government estimates released Friday. While the Centers for Disease ...

DERBY >> Students at Irving School know a little something about getting their hands dirty, and thanks to a visit from scientists, they’re now schooled in the proper hand-washing techniques to ward ...

Within manufacturing, both businesses and people are under immense pressure. It’s necessary to keep staff safe by supporting employees and practicing proper hygiene in production facilities. As the ...

WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) — As the Coronavirus continues to spread around the globe, local physicians are advising metro Detroiters of the best defense against ...

The six-step hand-hygiene technique recommended by the World Health Organization is superior to a three-step method suggested by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in reducing ...