Hand-washing takes less than half a minute, yet an estimated 97% of people do it wrong. That's a big problem since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that one of the most ...

“I feel confident that flu activity is going to be elevated for several more weeks,” said Alicia Budd, head of the CDC’s domestic ... and regular hand-washing can help reduce the risk ...

According to the CDC, washing your hands thoroughly can prevent illness. If not performed properly, however, the illness-causing bacteria remains. Produced by Emma Fierberg. Camera by Jacqui Frank.