SC Johnson Professional today announced the winners of this year’s Happy Hands dispenser design contest, which promotes the importance of handwashing and sanitizing at school. The winner in the elementary school (K-5) category is Navsher B., a grade 2 student at Meadowlands Public School in Nepean, ON and the winner in the middle school (6-8) category is Ella B., a grade 6 student at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Marmora, ON.

The CDC estimates that influenza has resulted in between 9 and 45 million illnesses each year since 2010 . These illnesses lead to 111 million lost workdays costing businesses an estimated $16.3 million annually. To minimize the impact of the cold and flu season on your business this year, it is important to develop a comprehensive plan involving targeted hygiene, surface and skin care, and the right behaviors within your facility.

October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, which serves as a great reminder for businesses to implement an effective hand hygiene program. Global Handwashing Day is an annual campaign that promotes and motivates people around the world to improve their handwashing habits.