The first week of December is National Handwashing Week!
Winter is a wonderful season full of cozy moments, festive gatherings, and snowy adventures. It can also be a time when colds, flu, and other illnesses spread more easily. Luckily, one of the simplest and most effective ways to keep your family healthy is something we already do every day: handwashing!
National Handwashing Week is the perfect reminder that good handwashing habits help protect everyone—from babies and toddlers to adults. With just a little practice, handwashing can become a fun and easy part of your daily routine.
Many of the tips from the PA Department of Health on how to prevent respiratory viruses (and other illnesses) in Early Childcare and Education programs can be used in your home. There are even fun coloring and song pages to print (available in English and Spanish).