Clean Hands Save Lives: Promoting Hand Hygiene in Public Spaces

Clean Hands Save Lives: Promoting Hand Hygiene in Public Spaces

Hand hygiene is one of the simplest, most effective ways to prevent the spread of disease—but not everyone has equal access to clean facilities and handwashing supplies. Promoting public access to hand hygiene is crucial in schools, shelters, transit hubs, and community spaces.

Why It Matters 

According to the CDC, proper hand hygiene can prevent 1 in 3 diarrhea-related illnesses and 1 in 5 respiratory infections (https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/).

Barriers to Access

• Lack of running water in some shelters

• Inadequate public restrooms

• Limited awareness of proper handwashing

  
  

Solutions That Work

• Install hand sanitizing stations in public spaces

• Provide mobile hygiene units for unhoused populations

• Educate communities on hand hygiene techniques

  
  

How You Can Help 

Spread awareness and support hygiene access for all. Donate to the Houston Lone Star Diaper Bank: https://givebutter.com/HLSDB

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