Positive parenting on hand hygiene helps reduce kindergarteners’ absenteeism from flu-like illnesses

Medical X-Press – Staff Writer

“Good hand hygiene has been found to be an effective way to prevent the spread of infectious organisms and the most important defense against disease, but studies have shown that many parents have inadequate knowledge, reporting skills, and parenting practices related to seasonal influenza. Previous research has shown a positive relationship between parents’ and children’s health practices.” (more)