Wash Your Hands (holiday flu season)

Each year, the Immunization Branch mounts a campaign to promote handwashing to prevent the spread of disease. The following is a list of materials the Immunization Branch produces as a part of its Wash Your Hands campaign.

Listen to the PSA "Wash Your Hands" performed by the UC Men's Octet 
This message is sponsored by the California Coalition for Childhood Immunization and the California Adult Immunization Coalition and is sung to the tune of "Jingle Bells". To download the mp3, right click the link and hit "Save Target As".

"Wash Your Hands" holiday jingle (mp3)
A 30 second audio clip encouraging people to wash their hands to prevent the spread of flu. 
"Wash Your Hands" holiday jingle, extended-play version (mp3)
"Lava Tus Manos" holiday jingle (Spanish) (mp3)
Click here to view a fun video clip featuring Santa Claus washing his hands (1.1MB, Windows Media)

“Wash Your Hands” sample lesson plan
This 15-minute lesson plan is an ideal way for pre-schools and schools to teach children the importance of hand-washing and good hygiene. Starting early can make a good idea into a life-long habit.

Wash Your Hands sign
A one page color sign that encourages people to wash their hands. (English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Tagalog, and Vietnamese)

Wash Your Hands sign
A one page color sign that encourages people to wash their hands. (English, Spanish, Cambodian, Laotian, Punjabi, and Russian)