Washing your hands frequently with soap and water can help reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses by one-fifth.

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Kids should be encouraged to wash for at least 20 seconds with soap. They can time this by singing the “Happy Birthday” song ...

And you thought you mastered hand-washing as a kid. More than 50 percent of illness can be prevented with proper hand washing, according to the CDC. STOCK4B/Getty Images — -- intro: Everyone ...

GENTLE READER: Wash your hands at the time appointed, hold hands during the prayer, and then, when everyone else starts to ...

GENTLE READER: Wash your hands at the time appointed, hold hands during the prayer, and then, when everyone else starts to ...