We spotlight the importance of hand
hygiene to improve public health, serve as a trusted
resource and raise awareness of leading-edge hand
hygiene and skin health scientific advancements through the GOJO Hand Hygiene Blog.
GOJO microbiologists, scientists,
nurses and communication professionals post regularly
and we also get the views of outside experts and
thought leaders in the field. It’s all part of the
GOJO Purpose, saving lives and making lives better
through well-being solutions.
Now More Than Ever, Getting a Flu Vaccine Is a Must
12/7/2020
By William Schaffner, MD
Medical Director, National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
During National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), the primary public health message has never been more important than it is this flu season: Get your annual flu vaccine now. The recommendation is simple – it applies to everyone age 6 months and older – and it is critically important for those at high risk for flu-related complications, such as young children, pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with certain chronic health conditions, including heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes.
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Holiday Celebrations Call for Clean Hands and Surfaces
11/23/2020
By Kristen Green
Clinical Scientist, GOJO Industries
As colder weather arrives, we’re all spending more time indoors. Since we’ve already spent so much extra time at home this year, we’ve already cleaned out our closets, dusted off our bookshelves, and maybe even tackled that scary storage area in your basement. As winter approaches and we turn our focus to our holiday traditions, we shouldn’t forget some steps to keep germs – tiny bacteria that can make you sick – out of your home and off your holiday dining table.
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Share Habits, Not Germs with Three Simple Steps
10/15/2020
By Susan Polan, Ph.D.
Associate Executive Director for Public Affairs and Advocacy, American Public Health Association
As October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, I wanted to take this opportunity to remind all of you about some simple public health measures that protect not just you, not just your family, but also your friends, your colleagues, strangers you encounter in the grocery store or in the line to vote. We have all been hearing about these simple measures for years but much more regularly and from many different sources since March when the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic.
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Where to Place Hygiene Products in Schools
9/15/2020
By Morgan Paris
Market Development Manager, GOJO Industries
This year back to school season hasn't been like it was in the past. Additional precautions are in place to ensure the safety of students, faculty, and staff since there are many shared spaces, equipment, and supplies in schools.
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5 Tips to Encourage Children to Wash Their Hands
8/25/2020
By Morgan Paris
Market Development Manager, GOJO Industries
Getting young children to wash their hands can be a battle. Practicing good hand hygiene is a lesson that children need to be taught at a young age – a lesson they’re never too young to start learning. Read these five tips to help encourage your children to wash their hands.
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