Wash your hands
Done properly, it’s “one of the best ways to avoid getting sick,” according to MayoClinic.com.
The review is comprehensive, but let’s focus on alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
- An excellent alternative for hand washing, particularly when soap and water aren’t available.
- More effective than soap and water in killing bacteria and viruses that cause disease.
- Commercially prepared hand sanitizers have ingredients that help prevent skin dryness.
The bottom line?
Use only the alcohol-based products containing at least 60% alcohol.
8/19/08 21:40 JR