US website teaches children importance of handwashing

Published: 25-Oct-2007

A recent outbreak of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has made proper handwashing and personal hygiene a priority for parents, teachers and medical professionals in the US. NSF International, a US-based not-for-profit organisation committed to protecting public health and safety, today announced a resource that can help children fight against MRSA - www.scrubclub.org.


MRSA is known to cause "staph" infections that are resistant to treatment with common antibiotics. These dangerous bacteria are transmitted mainly through human hands. If a person doesn't wash with soap and water, the bacteria can spread.

The Scrub Club website was developed by NSF International to provide a fun way for kids to learn proper handwashing techniques to fight harmful infections such as MRSA.

The Scrub Club "soaper-heroes" teach kids the six steps to proper handwashing:

  • "Hot Shot" and "Chill" combine to make the warm water essential for proper handwashing;
  • "Squeaks" turns into various forms of soap;
  • "Taki" becomes a clock that counts down the required 20 seconds for proper handwashing;
  • "Scruff" reminds kids to clean around their nails;
  • "Tank" turns into a sink to rinse away the germs; and
  • "P.T." transforms into paper towels.

"By teaching children the importance of proper handwashing with the help of the Scrub Club, we can make a difference in preventing the spread of MRSA and other serious infections," said NSF international vice-president William Fisher.

The Scrub Club includes Webisodes, interactive games, music, downloadable activities for kids, educational materials for teachers and program information for parents.

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