Real Story About Handwashing & Bacteria

(14 min.) Health experts say washing your hands reduces the spread of viruses and other organisms that cause disease. This advice may sound simple; however, experts say a lot of people do not follow it. Infections can spread by touching surfaces that have harmful organisms on it. Shaking hands with another person also can spread infection. Harmful bacteria may enter your body if you touch your mouth, nose, or eyes.

Topics included in this safety video are: resident and transient bacteria, pathogens, and experiments utilizing auger plates.

Program comes with a CD-ROM of written materials, including test questions and answers. English title also includes PowerPoint presentation.