What’s possibly the best vaccine you can give your child? The habit of handwashing! Now more than ever, kids need to learn and understand the power of frequent and proper handwashing.

It's a simple but highly effective way to prevent diseases caused by bacteria and viruses. “It protects kids from illness by getting rid of germs and protects against the spread of infectious agents to others,” pediatrician Dr. Carmina Delos Reyes told SmartParenting.com.ph.