Back to Schools & Educators

Lather, Rinse, Repeat - The Science Behind Infection Control and Handwashing

Lather, Rinse, Repeat - The Science Behind Infection Control and Handwashing
Event Details

Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water.

This talk explores the science behind germ transmission and infection control. A practical demonstration evidences the role that effective handwashing has in preventing diseases.

Event Partners

You might like these too…

Want to see more?

View all events

Earth Sciences

Tue 18, Wed 19 & Thu 20 February, 10am & 12:30pm each day

Key Stage 2

West End Community Centre

Learn more
Earth Sciences

Breaking the Bacteriophage

Wed 19 Feb 2025

Key Stage 5

QUB, School of Biological Sciences

Learn more
Breaking the Bacteriophage

Mini Professors: Science is all around us!

Mon 17 - Tue 18 Feb 2025

Key Stage 1

In your school!

Learn more
Mini Professors: Science is all around us!

Want to know what's happening?

Sign up to our mailing list for NISF updates!

A pixel-art dinosaur holding a scientific beaker filled with pink liquid A pixel-art tree Back to top north