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Handwashing

Handwashing is one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from many communicable diseases.

Information on how to protect yourself at home or in public, when handling food, and in healthcare settings.

What you need to know

Handwashing information for the general public 
Handwashing information for food handlers 
Handwashing information for healthcare providers 

Contact Information

Address

State Public Health Laboratory
305 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
directions 

Phone

Infectious Disease Division (617) 983-6550
Urgent calls and infectious disease reporting (617) 983–6800
Laboratory Sciences Division (617) 983–6201

Fax

Infectious Disease Division (617) 983–6925
Laboratory Sciences Division (617) 983–6210
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