Clean Hands Toolkit for
SCHOOLS 

Teachers and administrators know that colds and flu spread rapidly within schools, causing many children to miss school days.  A dedicated program for hand washing can reduce absenteeism, making for a smoother school year.  Education and awareness on hand washing can help increase the number of students who wash their hands. 
 

Did you know:

• In one study, only 58% of female and 48% of male middle and high school students washed their hands after using the bathroom.

• Of those who washed their hands, only 33% of the females and 8% of the males used soap!

• Hand washing benefits very young children as well - in Minnesota, a daycare resulted in 50% fewer illnesses by helping the kids wash their hands every morning when they arrived.

Sign your school up as a Clean Hands Campaign partner to help keep your school healthy.