Hand Washing Campaign
Join the Healthcare Express Handwashing Challenge for Kids
Looking for ways to keep your kids healthier this season? Our Healthcare Express walk-in clinics are launching a fun and easy Handwashing Challenge for Kids to help families build strong hygiene habits at home.
Handwashing is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of common illnesses like colds, flu, and stomach bugs. And when kids turn healthy habits into a game, they’re more likely to stick with them. That’s why we created a free, printable handwashing kit that makes learning simple, fun, and rewarding.
Whether you’re trying to avoid sick days from school or trips to the doctor’s office, teaching proper handwashing can make a big difference. And if your child does start feeling under the weather, Healthcare Express urgent care and walk-in clinics are here to help with fast, friendly care — no appointment needed.
Why Handwashing Is So Important for Kids
Children are constantly exposed to germs at school, daycare, playgrounds, and extracurricular activities. Because they touch their faces often and share spaces with other kids, illnesses can spread quickly.
Proper handwashing helps reduce the risk of:
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Colds
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Flu
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Stomach viruses
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Pink eye
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Other common infections
Teaching kids when to wash their hands — like before eating, after using the restroom, and after playing outside helps protect not only them, but your entire household.
What’s Included in the Healthcare Express Handwashing Kit?
We’ve made it easy for parents to get started. When you sign up, you’ll receive a free downloadable kitthat includes:
Step-by-Step Handwashing Guide
A kid-friendly visual showing how to wash hands the right way and how long to scrub (about 20 seconds).
[ DOWNLOAD HERE ]
Handwashing Tracker Sheet
Kids can mark off each day they practice good handwashing habits. Watching their progress build helps them stay motivated.
[DOWNLOAD WEEK 1 HERE ] [ DOWNLOAD WEEK 2 HERE]
Handwashing Hero Certificate
After completing the challenge, parents can print a certificate celebrating their child’s achievement.
Turn Healthy Habits Into a Game
Make handwashing something your child looks forward to:
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Let them choose a fun soap
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Sing a short song while washing
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Use stickers on the tracker chart
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Celebrate when they earn their certificate
Small encouragement goes a long way in building lifelong healthy habits.
We’d love to see your little Handwashing Heroes! Snap a photo with their certificate and tag Healthcare Express on social media.
Healthcare Express Is Here When You Need Us
Even with great prevention, kids still get sick sometimes and that’s okay. When they do, Healthcare Express walk-in urgent care are here to treat everyday illnesses and minor injuries quickly and conveniently.
From fevers and sore throats to ear infections and tummy bugs, our providers are ready to help your family feel better fast.
