This Global Handwashing Day (October 15) CDC is launching Life is Better with Clean Hands, a new national campaign designed to motivate adults to make clean hands part of their daily lives. Keeping hands clean with soap and water is one of the most important things everyone can do to stay healthy. Studies have shown that handwashing can prevent 1 in 3 diarrhea-related sicknesses and 1 in 5 respiratory infections, such as a cold or the flu.This campaign is aimed at adults, with special emphasis on parents and caregivers. Materials are designed to help raise awareness about the importance of handwashing at key times in both homes and public settings, such as before cooking or after using the bathroom.This material was developed by CDC. The Li...