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OTTAWA, ON, April 29, 2021 /CNW/ - As we continue to roll out COVID-19 vaccines across the country, the Government of Canada is committed to addressing and reducing barriers to vaccination.
Today, during National Immunization Awareness Week, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced an investment of $2.25 million through the Immunization Partnership Fund (IPF) for two projects to support vaccination efforts. These projects will support vaccine uptake by ensuring Canadians have access to credible information on vaccination, as well as equipping healthcare providers and Canadians with proven strategies to manage pain and fear during vaccination.
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Hand-washing always has been important, and the pandemic further magnified its crucial role in helping stop the spread of germs. But a new study also suggests the method used for drying hands can be just as important to public health.
The use of high-speed hand dryers can transfer germs to a person s clothing and lead to an increase in spreading those contaminants to other surfaces, according to the pilot study published Wednesday in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology.
Volunteers in the study took part in an experiment in which they dried their hands with either a hand dryer or paper towels while wearing an apron to test if any contaminants were spread to their clothing. They then took varied paths around a hospital and touched commonly used surfaces.