India, May 5 -- In the post-COVID era, hand hygiene has taken on greater importance in our daily lives. The pandemic served as a stark reminder of how crucial proper handwashing is in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. While adults have become more mindful of this habit, it's equally essential to instill the importance of hand hygiene in children from an early age-helping them build lifelong habits that protect both their health and the health of those around them. Also read | Hand hygiene dos and don'ts: 8 expert tips to clean and hygienic hands

In an interview with HT lifestyle, Dr Atique Ahemad, consultant paediatrician and neonatologist, Saifee Hospital, Mumbai said, "The main cause of diarrheal and respiratory diseases gl...