4 biggest handwashing mistakes that could increase germs and viruses

4 biggest handwashing mistakes that could increase germs and viruses

Proper handwashing could save a million lives yearly, but many Americans are doing it wrong

Proper handwashing could save a million lives a year, according to experts. (iStock)

Nearly half of survey respondents admitted to forgetting or choosing not to wash their hands at key times. (iStock)

"I think most of the public health campaigns around hand hygiene have been focused on healthcare settings," a doctor said. (iStock)