Even beer, wine and caffeinated beverages â such as coffee, tea or soda â can contribute, but these should not be a major portion of your daily total fluid intake. Water is still your best bet because it's calorie-free, inexpensive and readily available.
1 Washing hands with the use of a water and soap or a soap solution, either non-antimicrobial or antimicrobial. 2  OR. 3  Applying a waterless antimicrobial hand rub to the surface of the hands (e.g. alcohol-based hand rub). 4  When performed correctly, hand hygiene results in a reduction of microorganisms on hands.
Handwashing Disease Fact Sheet Why is handwashing important? Handwashing, when done correctly, is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. Good handwashing technique is easy to learn and can significantly reduce the spread of infectious diseases among children and adults. What types of disease can good handwashing prevent? Diseases spread through fecal-oral transmission can be reduced by good handwashing. Infections that may be transmitted through this route include salmonellosis, shigellosis, hepatitis A, giardiasis, enterovirus, amebiasis and campylobacteriosis. Because these diseases are spread through the ingestion of even the tiniest particles of fecal material, handwashing after using the toilet is very important. ï· Diseases spread through indirect contact with respiratory secretions can be reduced by good handwashing. Microorganisms that may be transmitted through this route include influenza, Streptococcus, respiratory syncytial. virus (RSV) and the common cold.