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PR-04/06/2004: MEDIA ALERT: Germs "Spread" into School Curriculum: Handwashing Saves the Day!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2004 San Mateo County Health Services Agency Contact: Beverly Thames, (650) 573-3935 GERMS "SPREAD" INTO SCHOOL CURRICULUM: HANDWASHING SAVES THE DAY! East Palo Alto Elementary School Students Learn How to Stop the Spread of Germs WHAT: San Mateo County County Health Educators will promote good handwashing habits in children grades K-3. WHEN: Wednesday, April 7, 2004 8:15 a.m. - 1 p.m. WHERE: Edison-Brentwood Academy 2086 Clarke Avenue, East Palo Alto Check in at the office. WHO: Health Educators Children grades K-3 Teacher WHY: Handwashing is recognized as the most effective way of reducing the spread of infectious diseases such as colds, flu, hepatitis A, meningitis, and diarrhea. PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES: Spread the Germs game Handwashing Song Glo-Germ simulated germs # # #