Hand-washing takes less than half a minute ... but it may involve more steps than you're currently doing. Here's a 5-step guide, directly from the CDC, for how to wash your hands correctly ...

Vigorous handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is more effective at safeguarding against norovirus because ...

Getting an updated flu vaccine and taking steps to ... frequent hand washing with soap and water, covering coughs and sneezes, and avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth, CDC said.