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Flu in care homes: hand washing with soap and water is essential for everyone

Deadly flu virus kills nursing home residents An Ayr care home was closed to further [...]

1 in 4 pensioners have superbugs on hands after a hospital stay

Patient hand washing is crucial in care homes The importance of effective hand washing is again to [...]

Care homes – hand hygiene is crucial for infection spread reduction

Staff should be trained in the use of soap and water say Department of health [...]