Hand Hygiene for Schools and Child Care

Hand hygiene information, research, and guidelines for schools and child care.

• Hand Washing and Young Children
  Important handwashing information for young children and childcare providers. Handwashing is key to disease prevention, gloves and diaper changes, and why young children are at increased risk.
  
  
• Teaching Hand Hygiene
  Materials, curricula, and ideas for teaching hand washing to people of all ages
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• School Health: A Foundation for Learning
  MDH school health gateway page. This page provides information for schools, parents, and others to promote healthy schools and healthy children.