Hand hygiene campaign 'cut superbug infections'

 The campaign to improve hand hygiene in hospitals in England and Wales contributed to a significant fallin the rates of superbug infections, according to a report.


Clean hands reduce the risk of spreading infection

The study published on the BMJ websiteshowed the amount of soap and hand gel being used tripled during the campaign.

At the same time, levels of MRSA and C. difficile infections in hospitals fell.

Clean hands reduce the risk of spreading infection