• According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), washing your hands is the single most important thing you can do to keep from getting sick or spreading germs to others.
• Some viruses and bacteria can live up to 2 hours or more on surfaces like cafeteria tables, doorknobs, and desks.
• Nearly 22 million school days are lost annually due to the common cold alone.
• A study of 305 school children found that youngsters who washed their hands 4 times a day had 24% fewer sick days due to respiratory illness and 51% fewer days due to upset stomach.

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