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Proper Handwashing — and Drying — Is the No. 1 Way to Prevent Spread of Contagious Disease

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  • Handwashing tops the list of effective strategies to prevent the spread of contagious disease, both at home and in health care settings. The key is to do it, and to do it correctly, using proper products and techniques

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