Archive · 16 Sep 2026

Hand Hygiene and Vaccination Could Help Prevent Sepsis

Hand Hygiene and Vaccination Could Help Prevent Sepsis

Sepsis is the health problem discussed in the article.

The article says clean hands can help prevent infections.

Wash with soap and water when hands look dirty.

Wash after using the toilet and before eating or making food.

Clean hands before touching wounds, medicines, food or medical devices.

Use alcohol hand rub when hands are not visibly dirty and soap and water are unavailable.

Clean and cover cuts and wounds.

Gloves can get germs on them, so wearing gloves does not replace handwashing.

The title also says vaccination could help save lives, but the provided text gives no vaccination instructions.

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