When the little princess hears about the germs and nasties living all around her, she understands the importance of washing her hands a lot.

"This fully illustrated picture book explores the science behind basic health habits including hand washing, appropriate ways to cough and sneeze, how medicines work, and the importance of a healhty diet and exercise through diagrams, photos, and informative and engaging text."--Amazon.com.

Covers the importance of hand washing specifically in hospital environments, including for medical staff, patients, and visitors. Provides examples of how patients may tactfully request handwashing of others.

Explains how unwashed hands transmit disease, and the importance of handwashing. Covers: proper handwashing technique; supervision of children's handwashing; animals and germs; and the utility of alcohol-based hand sanitizers.

Dr. Joe Bresee, Chief, Epidemiology & Prevention Branch, CDC Influenza Division, describes CDC's recommendations for the three main actions people can take to fight the flu, including the H1N1 virus. Provides referrals to relevant CDC resources.

Cherokee actor Wes Studi appeals to Native Americans to protect themselves from various types of flu by seeking vaccination, washing hands often, and, when sickened, taking antiviral medications.