most effective ways of preventing the spread of disease
Communicable Diseases Epidemiology Section Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Public Health P-42052 (Rev 08/2015) Page 1 of 2 Handwashing Disease Fact Sheet Why is handwashing important? Handwashing, when done correctly, is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. Good handwashing technique is easy to learn and can significantly reduce the spread of infectious diseases among. children and adults.