That anti-bacterial hand liquid has become quite the hot item! I wish I'd invested in companies that make them. Washing hands really is the first line of defense and while it used to be that kids were told to wash before they eat and after using the bathroom, it's great that teachers are encouraging washing at other times in the school day. The school district my son is in finally is seeing declining absences, though a few of my son's friends do currently have the flu.