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    Give Granny (and her caregivers) the flu shot  Sep 5, 2008
    It seems trite to say it, but handwashing matters. It can be a matter of life or death. (Globe and Mail)

    Restaurant report (updated Sept. 2, 2008)  Sep 3, 2008
    Handwashing sink not draining properly. Fix or replace old refrigerator. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)

    Schools shun alcohol-based hand cleanser  Sep 1, 2008
    The Winnipeg School Division is sticking to basics with old-fashioned handwashing, deciding to avoid alcohol-based hand sanitizer because it is potentially flammable and toxic, a division nurse says ... So, citing a recommendation by the Canadian Paediatric Society to emphasize handwashing with soap and water, the division developed the policy ... "Handwashing, using plain soap and water, is still the most important way to reduce the spread of germs," Joanne Embree, a pediatric society... (Globe and Mail -- National)

    Silver Is Key To Reducing Pneumonia Associated With Breathing Tubes  Aug 21, 2008
    Past efforts to prevent VAP included elevating the head of a patient's bed, repeatedly checking ventilator tubing and emptying condensates, monitoring feeding to prevent reflux into the lungs, frequent handwashing and isolation of infected patients. The silver-coated endotracheal tube is structurally identical to a typical tube, so its adoption would not require any change in standard hospital procedures. (Science Daily)

    Alarm at superbug outbreak  Aug 8, 2008
    Despite the outbreak, which has stopped elective surgery at the hospital this week, Coffs Harbour Hospital's general manager, Margaret Bennett, said there was no indication of a hygiene problem as the hospital regularly conducted audits of handwashing. "Without any doubt the leading thing that can be done to reduce the risk of transfer of VRE is adequate hand hygiene and observing contact precautions," she said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Superbug shuts down elective surgery at Coffs  Aug 6, 2008
    The hospital's general manager, Margaret Bennett, said this week there was no indication of a hygiene problem at the hospital and there were regular audits of handwashing. But the North Coast Area Health Service confirmed today that a further three patients had been infected with vancomycin resistant enterococci (VRE). (Sydney Morning Herald)

    Preparing for a pandemic  Aug 5, 2008
    The best method of defence is regular, thorough handwashing (and drying). Maintain a distance of at least 1 metre, where possible. (Suite101.com)

    Facing up to our failure with HIV/AIDS  Aug 5, 2008
    Typhoid Mary triggered the great handwashing phenomenon. Posted by: lora | Aug 4, 2008 9:26:10 AM. (Chicago Tribune)

    Fresh and Clean ... it's what you DESERVE  Aug 2, 2008
    The solution and a bristle brush is used to scrub down the walls, seat area, optional handwashing station (if equipped) and floor of the unit. Several gallons of the solution and water are used to refill the base of the holding tank. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Labor pains: Migrant workers in Conesville say they've been left stranded after being unjustly fired, but the owner of the labor camp tells a different story  Aug 2, 2008
    A man washed his face in the sink inside, but dozens of portable restrooms are lined up near the building with handwashing stations to complete the amenities. Lost in translation. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Rapid Valley woman survives fight against hospital-acquired contagions  Jul 29, 2008
    Rapid City Regional Hospital says only that it gets "national attention for our low rates of infections" as well as for its compliance with handwashing guidelines and employee influenza vaccination rates ... Standard precautions of handwashing and gloving during procedures involving blood or bodily fluids are standard procedures for all hospital patients, but her staff also employs "contact precautions" in the face of other communicable infections. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Restaurant Inspector Not Always Welcome  Jul 25, 2008
    "That's one of the items we look for on our inspection sheet -- handwashing," Locklear says. "So if we aren't practicing it, then do you think they're going to practice it?". (The Pilot Newspaper)

    * Public health officials take a page from multinationals play book  Jul 18, 2008
    To teach hand washing, about seven years ago Curtis persuaded Pgate-Palmolive and Unilever to join an initiative called the Global Public-Private Partnership for Handwashing With Soap ... For Curtis and the Global Public-Private Partnership for Handwashing With Soap, such tactics offered enormous promise in a country like Ghana. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS: Ideas for sustainable living  Jul 16, 2008
    handwashing dishes gives the kids something to do. We don t need TV during the summer we live in a gorgeous place, why not get out and enjoy it. (Bolton Common, MA)

    Government to tighten nursing home standards  Jul 15, 2008
    Ms Elliot said the new standards would cover in more detail how homes can reduce the likelihood of outbreaks of infection through good handwashing practices, safe disposal of bodily waste and proper use of gowns, gloves and masks. New standards would also ensure proper hydration and isolation of sick residents, she said. (Melbourne Herald Sun)

    Ads can be good for your health  Jul 13, 2008
    To teach hand washing, about seven years ago Curtis persuaded Procter & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive and Unilever to join an initiative called the Global Public-Private Partnership for Handwashing With Soap. The group's goal was to double the hand-washing rate in Ghana, a West African nation where almost every home contains a soap bar but only 4 percent of adults regularly lather up after using the toilet. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)

    Record number of pensioners are diagnosed with C Diff bug  Jul 3, 2008
    Cases of MRSA in Scotland have fallen to the lowest number since surveillance began and compliance with handwashing standards has increased from 68% last February to 88%, just shy of the 90% target. Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon revealed she had pressed health boards to ensure their systems for tackling hospital infections are watertight. (The Herald)

    More of this story  Jul 2, 2008
    Notations were made by Cooper: Return-air vents need to be cleaned; sanitizer test strips were needed at a sink; spray bottles need to be labeled; all food products and single service items should be stored off the floor; shelving should be cleaned in a storage area; and employee handwashing signs need to be posted in bathroom ... Notations were made, including: Install visible thermometers in refrigerators; keep all food products covered in coolers; new sanitizer slips; label spray bottles and... (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)

    HAVE YOU EATEN HERE? Dirtiest restaurants named and shamed  Jul 2, 2008
    "The businesses named include: A McDonalds on the Central Coast, fined $660 for fialing to keep its handwashing basin in working order.A restaurant in Cabramatta, fined $990 for failing to keep storage and serving areas clean.Two restaurants in Penrith, fined a total of $1320 for failing to keep premises and equipment clean. The offending restaurants will be kept on the list for two years if they are prosecuted and one year if they are issued a penalty notice.If a business is sold, the list... (LIVENEWS.com.au)

    New SRMC shows its hospitality  Jun 29, 2008
    The private patient rooms also feature flat screen TVs, a private bathroom and handwashing stations in the entryways. The new hospital also is geared to be patient- and visitor-friendly but also includes several safety features, such as the hospital security office being located in the emergency department, additional registration areas and a tracking system to protect newborns and pediatric patients. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)

    Latrines And Out-houses Trounce Toilets In Global War Against Poor Sanitation  Jun 21, 2008
    But handwashing is really important, too, he said. "Even a simple thing like not dipping your hand into the water pot can make a big difference.". (Science Daily)

    Infection workers battle bugs, bad habits  Jun 18, 2008
    Tide of efforts to beat back MRSA hampered by lax handwashing. Related stories. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Death brings hospital 'C diff victim toll to 23'  Jun 18, 2008
    An extra ward has been opened to improve handwashing for patients. Dr Syed Ahmed, chairman of the team, said: I can give an absolute assurance that we are carefully scrutinising every infection-control measure as we investigate why there was a higher than expected incidence of C.diff at the Vale in January, February, and May of this year. (Times Online)

    Danny DeVito's Miami restaurant  Jun 12, 2008
    The worst: Kitchen employees with no hair restraints and a sink earmarked for cooks handwashing used to clean raw foods. As for the lemoncello-swilling DeVito, who opened DeVito South Beach in Miami Beach last year with Delray restaurateur David Manero, it s pretty clean, too. (The Palm Beach Post)

    Salmonella outbreak  Jun 10, 2008
    Frequent handwashing with soap and warm water is another important precaution health officials are recommending. Until the source is determined, ADHS and CDC are recommending the following precautions. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Restaurant inspections report  Jun 7, 2008
    Magnolia Diner - 18423 FM 1488 Ste G, Magnolia- 6 demerits- 3 demerits were given for inadequate handwashing facilities, 3 demerits were given for failure to post consumer advisories. El Bosque Mexican Restaurant - 28777 I-45 North, The Woodlands - 10 demerits- 4 demerits were issued for improper handling of prepared foods, 3 demerits were given for improper handwashing facilities, 3 demerits were given for improper sanitizing of warewashing machine ... Subway - 2978 Woodlands Parkway, The... (Woodlands Villager, TX)

    Wiping And Spreading Germs  Jun 4, 2008
    And keep in mind, there is nothing more effective than basic handwashing with soap and hot water. Written by Nancy Yamada 9NEWS NOW. (W-USA News, DC)

    Feeling sick? Then stay away from the pool  May 30, 2008
    To prevent germs from invading pool areas, swimmers are asked to shower before swimming and to practice careful handwashing. Parents need to make sure children comply with the rules as well. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    Proper hygiene stressed to prevent pool illnesses  May 23, 2008
    Proper handwashing after using the restroom or changing diapers, showering thoroughly before swimming, not drinking pool water and taking children for regular bathroom breaks while at the pool can also prevent the spread of Crypto. It s just a matter of cleanliness for themselves and for the community water they re going to be entering, said Lindaman. (Charles City Press, IO)

    Two hospital patients die after picking up superbug  May 17, 2008
    Hospital management has to take responsibility for cleanliness and handwashing and the spread of infection, she said. But we are now at the stage where individuals and GPs are going to have to take more responsibility in terms of antibiotics. (Press and Journal)

    For Better Living (1)  May 15, 2008
    When eating away from home, pack disposable wipes for cleaning hands if no handwashing facilities are available. Transporting. (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)

    Restaurant reports  May 14, 2008
    McDonald s (Wal-Mart #3390)- 10001 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands - 14 demerits - 4 demerits were given for proper handwashing techniques amongst employees, 4 demerits were given for insufficient water supply, 3 demerits were given for inadequate handwashing facilities, 3 demerits were given for unapproved sewage systems. Houston Community Newspapers Online 2008. (Woodlands Villager, TX)

    Let's hear it for healthy kids!  May 12, 2008
    The young adults and Hoxie volunteers staffed food and fun stations as the kids trouped through the gym, learning about Hooray for Handwashing, Don t Forget to Exercise, Seashore Slushies, and Mermaid Milkshakes. There was instruction about sugar levels in various drinks ( Think Your Drink ), salads ( Fishing for Food ), nutrition ( Feed the Fish ), snacks ( Seaweed Salad ), and snacks ( Coral Crunch ). (Upper Cape Codder, MA)

    The Flip-Flop Factor: Why Day Care Kids Dont Play Outside  May 8, 2008
    outdoors), ratios in the classrooms, group size, the importance of sanitizing and handwashing. and don t let child care providers put your infant to sleep on it s tummy. (New York Times)

    Are hygiene and public health interventions likely to improve outcomes for Australian Aboriginal children living in remote communities? A systematic review of the literature  May 8, 2008
    The evidence showed that there is clear and strong evidence of effect of education and handwashing with soap in preventing diarrhoeal disease among children (consistent effect in four studies) ... Multifaceted interventions (which target handwashing with soap and include water, sanitation and hygiene promotion) are likely to provide the greatest opportunity to improve child health outcomes in remote Indigenous communities. (BioMed Central)

    What in the world is the Extension office all about?  May 2, 2008
    All of our nutrition programs include information on proper handwashing techniques and safe food handling skills; for our adult clients, we also present information on ways to obtain affordable, secure sources of food that provide a healthy, well-balanced diet for families. Environmental stewardship In a society where everyone seems to be going green, we all know that it is important to take care of our environment. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Health inspection reports: Lucky Garden, Jose's, Takemura  Apr 22, 2008
    The restaurant owners were cited for storing foods in the original cans after opening, failing to store dry foods in covered containers, food deposits in the handwashing sink and storing food containers on the floor and then placing them on the clean cutting boards. Inspectors also ordered the restaurant workers to stop preparing food on an unsanitary table in contact with an unsanitary wall, to clean the kitchen and to clean the can opener blade. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)

    One in six health staff are attacked - report  Apr 21, 2008
    Ten per cent of staff don't report serious errors they've encountered at work, while handwashing frequency is also below average. However, harmful errors encountered by staff are among the lowest in the country, and employees say they feel that they're not under intense pressure. (Shields Gazette)

    Hospital staff fail handwashing test  Apr 20, 2008
    20 April 2008: 4:34am. Visit our other sites: lect. (Glasgow Daily Record)

    NHS yet to meet hygiene standard  Apr 19, 2008
    The Liberal Democrats spokesman on health, Ross Finnie urged ministers to uncover why the handwashing target looks likely to be missed at the end of the year. He said: "The health secretary is on the record as promising to do more to drive up hygiene standards in our hospitals. "Ministers must uncover why the handwashing target looks likely to be missed and take swift action to make further improvements to hospital hygiene. (BBC News)

    Healing clays may help fight diseases  Apr 14, 2008
    They have suggested that until healing clays are developed that are scientifically proven, which could take several years, handwashing and other proper hygiene techniques may be the best way for keeping MRSA and other harmful bacteria at bay. The findings were presented at the 235th national meeting of the American Chemical Society. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)

    'Patient Care Not The Top Priority'  Apr 9, 2008
    There have been some improvements, with 82% of NHS staff saying their trust does enough to promote handwashing with hot water, soap or alcohol rubs, up from 70% in 2005. But only 61% said handwashing equipment was always available when they needed it. (Sky News)

    'Healing clays' show promise for fighting deadly MRSA superbug infections, other diseases  Apr 7, 2008
    Until healing clays are developed that are scientifically proven, which could take several years, handwashing and other proper hygiene techniques may be your best bet for keeping MRSA and other harmful bacteria at bay, they say. . (EurekAlert!)

    Doctor, Did You Wash Your Hands?  Apr 4, 2008
    when my classmates and i shadowed physicians in practice, we were all disgusted at the lack of concern for handwashing ... We stress handwashing a lot and remind them that antibacterial foams and gels are not effective substitutes for good handwashing, especially since the dispensers for such things are usually outside the exam rooms and are often used before the doctor or student turns the handle to enter a room ... while it s true that handwashing is better, it s only good if you sit there... (New York Times)

    Excuse Me, But You're Spreading the Flu  Mar 30, 2008
    We can urge public awareness, such as by putting signs in restrooms about the desirability of handwashing, but direct meddling would soon make life intolerable. Especially during flu season, I don't think there's anything wrong with declaring a moratorium on handshaking. (Boston Globe)

    Longer flu season and unexpected strains make prevention plan key  Mar 25, 2008
    Handwashing Rewards Chart: Make handwashing fun for kids. . (EurekAlert! -- Business News)

    Officials confirm pediatric flu death  Mar 17, 2008
    Officials suggest frequent handwashing and covering your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze. (Copyright 2008 by KARE. All Rights Reserved. (KARE)

    MRSA seminar: Hand washing still the best preventative  Mar 7, 2008
    During a presentation on MRSA at Lake Regional Hospital, Department of Health and Senior Services senior epidemiologist Eddie Hedrick explained that frequent handwashing is still the best defense against preventing illness. Deanna Wheeler/Lake Sun. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Ann-Marie Berg: Preparation is key for an illness-free vacation  Mar 7, 2008
    Good handwashing, covering the cough or sneeze, and using Kleenex instead of hands are the usual precautions. This is hard to impress upon little children, who for some reason delight in playing with their bodily secretions. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)

    Device reminds health workers to wash hands  Mar 4, 2008
    It's something we have to stop," he told CTV News. Even though diligent hand hygiene is known to significantly cut the transmission of infections between patients, studies have shown that health-care workers often fail to do so. Most hospitals have tried many strategies to raise awareness among health care workers about the importance of handwashing -- from educational seminars to poster campaigns. In almost every instance, hand-washing compliance usually rises initially, but over time tends to... (CTV.ca)

    Girl Visiting Area Contracts Potentially Deadly Pneumonia  Mar 2, 2008
    The key is keeping yourself from getting sick and that goes back to those old rules of good handwashing. Another recommendation--If you haven't already, go ahead and get that flu shot. (Q13.com, WA)

    Virus infects region  Feb 27, 2008
    He adds that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says handwashing is the best way to avoid passage of flu. "Hand-washing is the best thing people can do.". (Newton County Times, AR)

    By MEGAN K. SCOTT - Associated Press Writer - 11/06/07 (1)  Feb 25, 2008
    Tell them to teach handwashing to their dolls, says Khonsari ... And here are the keys to handwashing that will work, according to Dr. Marian Michaels, an infectious disease specialist at Children s Hospital of Pittsburgh. (Helena Independent Record, MT)

    Cover that cough  Feb 16, 2008
    "And handwashing. I know you've heard that one before," she adds, laughing ... Another thing Dorshow-Gordon recommends, besides frequent handwashing, is that people who contract the flu should avoid infecting others, especially children, the elderly or someone with a chronic disease. (The Examiner)

    Swimming pool shut after man falls ill with legionella  Feb 13, 2008
    Health officials said the wet facility at Hamilton Water Palace, including the swimming pool, its flumes and sauna facility, was closed yesterday as a precautionary measure following testing of its handwashing and shower facilities. The wet facility is expected to reopen today. (The Herald)

    Infection goes with intensive care: top doctor  Feb 12, 2008
    Handwashing campaigns had experienced mixed success, with about half of clinical staff still failing to wash their hands each time they looked at a new patient. "There is an attitude that infections are inevitable and nothing can be done. There needs to be a culture change in hospitals," Professor West said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Illnesses have Pleasant Home averaging 100 absences a day  Feb 8, 2008
    Patsy Taylor- only a few cases, taking preventative measuresw promoting handwashing and stay home if running a fever and don't feel well. Copyright. (Andalusia Star News, AL)

    Flu cases make a big jump  Feb 7, 2008
    Maserang said repeated handwashing is the best way to prevent the flu from spreading. Cover your mouth when you cough, eat a healthy diet and stay hydrated. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Which cold remedies really work?  Jan 28, 2008
    Regular handwashing really is one of the best cold protection tactics around. Exercising very hard may temporarily lower your immunological guard, but regular, moderate exercise boosts the immune system, and some research suggests it could prevent colds. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Handwashing Can Reduce Diarrhea Episodes By About One Third  Jan 26, 2008
    25, 2008) Promoting the simple act of hand washing can save lives in many developing countries, according to a new systematic review of studies. The review, led by Regina Ejemot of the University of Caliber, in Nigeria, shows that teaching people about hand washing can reduce the incidence of diarrhea by up to 30 percent and might have as great an affect as providing access to clean water. (Science Daily)

    Turbulent jet wake possible cause of Airbus drop: report  Jan 17, 2008
    Handwashing is a key element of new provincial standards to cut the risk of infection in Alberta health-care facilities. Canada Features. (CBC.ca)

    Sick to Your Stomach? Youre Not Alone  Dec 21, 2007
    Viral gastroenteritis (of which Norovirus is a member) can be largely prevented by routine handwashing, or use of an alcohol based hand wash. But, so can many respiratory infections, such as the common cold. (New York Times)

    Shaking hands infectious than kiss  Dec 21, 2007
    Dr Val Curtis, Head of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine's Hygiene Centre concludes: Handwashing with soap is probably the single most important thing you can do to protect yourselves and your loved ones from infection this Christmas. . (India Times, India -- Health/Science)

    MRSA and Sports  Dec 12, 2007
    Promotion of trainer handwashing after each treatment. Use of disposable paper towels on the field. (Suite101.com)

    Your health isin your hands  Dec 8, 2007
    NEWS-JOURNAL VIDEO Handwashing Awareness ... Today is the last day of National Handwashing Awareness Week ... Handwashing is said to be your best defense against pandemic flu or the potentially fatal Staphylococcus aureus, more popularly known as MRSA.. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Clean up your act! Flu season is here  Dec 7, 2007
    Marcia Parker, an infection specialist at the Ionia County Memorial Hospital, said they follow Centers for Disease Control standard and they have information people can pick up regarding proper handwashing and other personal health tips so they can avoid illness. Flu symptoms include a runny nose, fever cough, muscle pains and headache. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)

    Sitting In: Protect our kids from superbug  Nov 30, 2007
    Make sure your school or daycare is enforcing a thorough handwashing protocol that not only teaches about routine handwashing but enforces it throughout the day and school year. Signs promoting handwashing should be posted throughout the school, bathroom doors, above sinks and in stalls reminding students to wash their hands frequently ... If MRSA and other contagions can be effectively controlled by rigorous handwashing and cleaning protocols, which could also reduce absenteeism, we should... (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)

    Face masks recommended to block bird flu  Nov 29, 2007
    They found that handwashing and wearing masks, gloves and gowns were effective individually in preventing the spread of respiratory viruses, and were even more effective when combined. "In fact, combining these measures may be more effective than prescribing antiviral drugs in the event of a pandemic," they wrote. (The Age)

    Fish consumption may reduce 'senior moments'  Nov 29, 2007
    Study findings suggest that you may be able to lessen the frequency of these "senior moments' simply by eating more fish. And the more fish you eat, the bigger the effect, according to research.Investigators found elderly men and women who more frequently ate fish scored better on memory, visual conception, spatial motor skills, attention, orientation, and verbal fluency tests."All six cognitive tests were performed better by those who ate fish," principal author Dr. A. David Smith of the... (Canada.com)

    Community : Ice fisherman anxious to get out on the lakes  Nov 29, 2007
    December 2-8 National Handwashing Awareness Week good way to prevent colds and flu. December 2 International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. (Forest Republican, WI)

    Simple measures 'may thwart flu'  Nov 28, 2007
    Simple physical measures, such as handwashing and wearing masks, could play a key role in blocking the spread of a flu pandemic, say researchers ... The researchers found handwashing and wearing masks, and gloves and gowns all had a positive effect - and were even more effective when combined ... "Any suggestion that a bit of handwashing could replace the need for vaccines and antiviral drugs would be dangerous and foolhardy.". (BBC News -- UK)

    Handwashing 'could help curb flu'  Nov 28, 2007
    Channel 4 - News - Handwashing 'could help curb flu ... Handwashing 'could help curb flu. (Channel 4 News)

    Handwashing Beats Drugs In Controlling Viruses  Nov 28, 2007
    Physical barriers, such as regular handwashing and wearing masks, gloves and gowns, may be more effective than drugs to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses such as influenza and SARS, a study has found ... They found that handwashing and wearing masks, gloves and gowns were effective individually in preventing the spread of respiratory viruses, and were even more effective when combined ... Another study, published in the Cochrane Library journal last month, found handwashing with just... (Newsmax)

    New resistant, deadly infection C. diff surfaces  Nov 27, 2007
    The Greater New York Hospital Association, meanwhile, is calling for the placement of sinks in hospital hallways to allow staff access to more convenient - and frequent - handwashing. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers, commonly used in hospitals, can kill MRSA and other bacteria that contaminate the hands of health care workers, but are powerless against C. diff's spores. (Newsday -- Opinion)

    Timbits given as reward for handwashing  Nov 20, 2007
    The science of handwashing. Unfortunately, it isn't good enough just to wash your hands often. (Globe and Mail -- National)

    School nurses on the look out for MRSA staph infections  Nov 20, 2007
    What is good handwashing ... She said Egyptian Public and Mental Health Department may be doing a presentation in the future on handwashing. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)

    Back to the family table  Nov 20, 2007
    During a regular class, after a good handwashing, classes of no more than 15 students are introduced first to kitchen safety. After reading and reviewing the recipe, ingredients are gathered and the cooking begins. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    MRSA: More Common, Curable, And Easily Prevented Than You Think  Nov 18, 2007
    Additionally, children and adults alike need to observe proper handwashing procedures, and surfaces in schools should be wiped down with antibacterial cleaning products. Beyond that, the panelists cautioned, allow the body to develop resistance to disease by not relying overmuch on antibiotics and antimicrobial products. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)

    Schools are being proactive to prevent staph infections  Nov 16, 2007
    Handwashing and keeping wounds covered are the keys to prevention, Spears said. It sounds simple enough, but sometimes the devil is in the detail, Spears said. (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)

    LISD administration keeps tabs on staph  Nov 15, 2007
    The main way of contacting staph is through direct, skin-to-skin contact, so one of the best ways to stop its spread is through good handwashing, with soap not antibacterial products. We recommend good old-fashioned soap and water, Headley said. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)

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    Hospital officials say other preventative measures are in place, such as handwashing and isolating patients for testing who show signs of staph infection. Full story will be in Tuesday's Herald and News. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Caney Valley School district confirms case of MRSA  Nov 9, 2007
    Just like everyone else, we re cleaning the hard surface tops and handwashing and we have germicide in the rooms, Knox said ... Handwashing is the thing, and keeping your hands away from your face, Knox said ... Students were already being instructed on handwashing and hygiene in preparation for cold and flu season. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)

    MRSA serious but no reason for panic  Nov 9, 2007
    "On the other hand, Nelson and other doctors stress that MRSA infections are serious. Good hygiene, particularly regular and thorough handwashing, offers the best protection. But a skin infection that resembles a spider bite and gets worse instead of better should be seen by a doctor right away because MRSA could be involved.Still, doctors agree there's no need to panic."We need the public to use some common sense," said Dr. Melinda Rowe, the Fayette County Health Department's medical director.... (Kentucky.com)

    Clark County Student Diagnosed with 'Superbug'  Nov 8, 2007
    And the key to preventing MRSA is cleanliness, especially rigorous handwashing and sterilizing all equipment, as shared by children and adu. ts after each and every use. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)

    Limited success for hospitals in battle against superbugs  Nov 3, 2007
    "If you had spoken to anyone in the field three years ago they would have said it couldn't be done." She said the high profile given to combating infections, better recording of cases and tighter management to ensure proper cleaning, handwashing and isolation procedures on the wards had all contributed. But the fall will not be enough to meet the Government's target of a halving in the MRSA infection rate by 2008. (Independent)

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