Hygiene-related Fact Sheets
Below are links to fact sheets on hygiene-related topics that can be displayed in public places or distributed to specific audience groups.
Stop Germs! Stay Healthy! Wash your Hands
Message: When and how to wash your hands.
Audience: Designed for the general public.
Fact Sheets
- English [PDF - 1 page] (8.5 x 11)
- Español [PDF - 1 page] (8.5 x 11)
Handwashing: A Family Activity
Message: Handwashing is an easy, inexpensive, and effective way to prevent the spread of germs and keep people healthy.
Audience: Designed for families.
Fact Sheet Available in English and Spanish:
Handwashing: A Corporate Activity
Message: Handwashing is an easy, inexpensive, and effective way to prevent the spread of germs and keep employees healthy.
Audience: Designed for employers.
Fact Sheet Available in English and Spanish:
Improving Child Development: A New CDC Handwashing Study Shows Promising Results
Message: Handwashing can help prevent diarrhea and pneumonia, two of the leading causes of death in children around the world.
Audience: Designed for medical and public health professionals.
Fact Sheet:
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