Washing and drying your hands properly is the most powerful weapon against illness.
- The Mayo Clinic
- 80% of all infections are transferred by touch.
- One cell of bacteria can multiply into a billion clones overnight.
- 65% of all illnesses are caught by a member of the same household.
- Dr. Philip Tierno, author of "The Secret Life of Germs", Mount Sinai Medical Center
The average family spends $360 per year on Doctor co-pays and over the counter medicine.
- Health Plan Specialist Inc., AC Nielsen
36,000 people die each year in the United States from the flu.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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- Georganne Papaleo, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
"In this day and age it's important to use disposable towels. One of the best ways to avoid colds and flu is to make sure you wash your hands thoroughly. I think everyone should avoid using cloth towels whenever possible and consider using Healthy Shelf to reduce the spread of illness."
- Dr. Shari Lieberman, author of The Real Vitamin & Mineral Book and
Founding Dean of New York Chiropractic College's MS Degree in Clinical Nutrition.
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- Allison Janse, co-author of The Germ Freak's Guide to Outwitting Colds and Flu
"Being a new Mom I am always changing diapers. I love the one hand convenience of pulling out wet wipes while still holding my daughter."
- Sandy Lyles, Philadelphia, PA
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- Natasha Walmsley, Day care provider and mother of four Brighton, CO
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- Deborah J. Mariani Mahopac, New York