Hand hygiene instruction decreases illness-related absenteeism in elementary schools: a prospective cohort study

• Main Authors: Lau Claudia H (Author), Springston Elizabeth E (Author), Sohn Min-Woong (Author), Mason Iyana (Author), Gadola Emily (Author), Damitz Maureen (Author), Gupta Ruchi S (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Illness-related absences have been shown to lead to negative educational and economic outcomes. Both hand washing and hand sanitizer interventions have been shown to be effective in reducing illness-related absences. However, while t...