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Friday, June 13, 2008

CDC Hand Hygiene: School Absenteeism: 22 Million School Days Lost

Jun 12, 2008

WASHINGTON -- Twenty-two million.That's how many school days children across America miss each year because of illness according to the Centers for Disease Control.

Exactly why programs that encourage hand washing coupled with implementation of appropriate hand sanitizing products (remember--many schools are BANNING ALCOHOL-BASED products and seeking out alcohol-free alternatives)

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