Americans Are Still Washing Their Hands Wrong—or Not at All (Vice Magazine)
Apparently, the pandemic hygiene lessons didn’t stick.
A new national survey from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) found that nearly half of U.S. adults admit to not washing their hands at moments when they really should—like after sneezing, coughing, going to the grocery store, or using the bathroom. Seriously?
Let’s be clear: this isn’t about lacking access to sinks or soap. It’s about not giving a damn. One in five people straight-up chose not to wash their hands, claiming they were too busy, didn’t think it mattered, or didn’t want dry skin. Have we learned nothing?
“Handwashing is an easy and effective way to prioritize your health and the health of those around you,” said Patricia A. Stinchfield, NFID’s immediate past president. And yet? A solid chunk of people only bother during cold and flu season, as if germs take summers off.