10/23/2026
As International Infection Prevention Week wraps up, here’s a quick recap of the habits worth carrying with you all year not just this week.🧼
This year’s theme, “Generations of Infection Prevention: Past. Present. Protected.,” reminded us how far hygiene science has come from early discoveries that handwashing saves lives, to the everyday habits we often take for granted today.
Top takeaways from this week:
🖐️ Wash hands for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating and after being in public spaces
🧴 Hand sanitizer works well as a backup, but soap and water is still the gold standard
🧽 Regularly clean high-touch surfaces — phones, doorknobs, shared equipment
🤧 Cover coughs and sneezes, and stay home when you’re sick
💉 Stay current on recommended vaccinations — a key, often-overlooked piece of infection prevention
Small, consistent habits protect not just you, but everyone around you.
💬 Which of these habits do you already practice consistently? Share below — we’d love to hear what’s worked for your family or workplace.