Recognized each December, often beginning the week of December 05, National Handwashing Awareness Week serves as a dynamic public health campaign across the United States. Its mission is clear: to elevate awareness about the critical role hand hygiene plays in preventing the spread of illness. By encouraging proper techniques and consistent practices, this initiative empowers individuals—especially children and families—to take control of their health. Through school programs, healthcare outreach, and community events, the week highlights how such a simple act can have powerful, life-saving consequences, particularly during flu season and public health crises.
