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The Dirty Dozen
The 12 Most Common Infectious Diseases Preventable by Effective Handwashing

Shigellosis
Hepatitis A
E.coli 0157:H7
Salmonellosis
Campylobacteriosis
Common Cold
Influenza
Giardiasis
Impetigo
Fifth Disease
Conjunctivitis (Pink-Eye)
Enterobiasis (Pinworms)

Handwashing helps prevent lead poisoning in children.

If the microorganisms are on the hands they can enter your body via food or water, or by placing contaminated hands in the mouth, nose or eyes, or by touching open sores as in the case of impetigo.


Source: Kansas Department of Health and Environment

 
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