Diseases and Handwashing
Hands are the most exposed part of the body to germs. Touching the eyes, mouth, nose or food transfers the germs into the body.
Infectious Diseases
- Diseases and Conditions
Alphabetical listing of many diseases and conditions.
- Infectious Diseases in Childcare Settings and Schools Manual
The Hennepin County Community Health Department, with the support of the local and state disease prevention and control staff and childcare consultants, created a manual for childcare and schools that is very helpful.
“Hand Washing is the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection”
Spotlight
Hand Hygiene Print Materials
Signs, posters, brochures, manuals, curricula, and other hand hygiene materials that you can print and use.
Don't Forget to Wash Poster
This simple poster (available in two color options) shows six simple steps to washing hands.
Note:If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer. Wash your hands with soap and water when your hands are visibly soiled.
Food handlers in restaurants, schools, delis and grocery stores must wash their hands with soap and water before applying hand sanitizers. [Minn Rules Chap. 4626.0070 - 4626.0085] See Hand Hygiene for Food Handlers for more information.
Contact us:
If you have questions or comments about this page, use our IDEPC Comment Form or call 651-201-5414 for the MDH Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division.
