Just Wash! Wash Your Hands to Prevent the Spread of Infection

Washing your hands is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of infection and keep your child and family healthy. Proper hand hygiene is important everywhere, especially in a hospital or healthcare setting. It's important to wash your hands every time you enter or exit a patient's room!

In this video, a team from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia sings and dances to encourage kids, parents and hospital staff to wash their hands.

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Learn more about CHOP's efforts to improve patient outcomes and keep kids safe thorough our Hand Hygiene Program.

Topics Covered: Handwashing

Related Centers and Programs: Division of Infectious Diseases