Nearly 15 years ago in the UK a study showed that 1 in 4 commuters had faecal contamination on their hands. Is hand washing today in Ireland any better?
With more hurry, less hand washing, less hand towels and more airborne infection being blown around in washrooms it is unlikely.
Good hand hygiene is one of the most important ways of controlling the spread of seasonal infections. As well as those that cause diarrhoea and vomiting. It must be carried out
after using the toilet, preparing or consuming food or simply after touching frequently touched surfaces in the public domain.
