Ignaz Semmelweis: The Father of Hand-washing
Ignaz Semmelweis: The Father of Hand-washing We’ve all felt grateful at some point, maybe for our health, the money we have, or the life we’re fortunate to live. But have you ever felt grateful for the knowledge you have? Something as basic as hand washing feels like common sense today, yet there was a time when it wasn’t. One man dedicated his life to making this simple act known Hand-washing is a common practice in modern households, but it was not so common during the 19th century.