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Search Results for: hand washing

May 20, 2022 / Infectious Disease

Is It Safe To Use Vodka as a Hand Sanitizer?

There are a lot of different recipes out there for using alcohol to make your own homemade hand sanitizer, a trend that started when it was in short supply at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. But does it actually work?

Using vodka to wash hands
October 15, 2020 / Infectious Disease

Your Comprehensive Guide to Hand Sanitizer

Hand sanitizer is back in stores. Before you rub, find out when you should use it, when to skip it and how to know if yours is recalled.

woman using hand sanitizer
August 4, 2020 / Pediatrics

How to Make the End of Summer Better and Safer for Kids

While summer is almost over, the disappointment that stems from canceled activities or not being able to see friends isn’t going away. Learn how to help your child stay safe and cope with the rest of the summer of COVID-19.

child runs through sprinkler during summer
April 10, 2020 / Mental Health

How to Actually Comply With the Don’t-Touch-Your-Face Advice From Health Experts

Not touching your face can potentially protect you from infection. But it’s also easier said than done. Here’s some advice on squashing this sneaky habit.

man keeping his hands busy using a stress ball
March 17, 2020 / Family Medicine

Sanitize Your Mobile Phone With These Helpful Tips

Mobile phones have more germs than a toilet seat. Gross! Clean your phone daily to prevent spreading germs to others. Here’s the right way to do it.

December 20, 2019 / Family Medicine

Why You Really Should Wash Your Hands After Using the Bathroom (Every Single Time!)

A new study just found that an antibiotic-resistant form of E. coli is often spread because people don’t wash their hands after using the bathroom. Head to the sink as we tell you how to properly wash up after using the loo.

Closeup shot of a woman washing her hands
October 7, 2019 / Cold & Flu

The Dirty Truth About Hand Dryers

Washing your hands often and well is an important step in preventing flu and other illnesses. But the way your dry your hands can unintentionally spread bacteria.

Someone uses a wall-mounted jet dryer to dry their hands.
January 18, 2019 / Family Medicine

How Long Do Norovirus Germs Live on Household (and Office) Surfaces?

Find the answers to questions that pique your curiosity in our series, “The Short Answer.” Family medicine specialist Daniel Allan, MD, fields this one about how long norovirus lingers.

Closeup of Norovirus
December 12, 2018 / Pediatrics

Could Having Your Toddler Use Hand Sanitizer Mean Fewer Days Missed From Daycare?

Little kids pick up germs everywhere they go — especially toddlers. A recent study looks at what’s more effective in keeping little ones free of respiratory infections — soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizers.

November 23, 2022 / Cold & Flu

How To Prevent C. Diff When Taking Antibiotics

An expert explains the best ways to prevent getting C. diff after using antibiotics.

Person feeling dehydrated.

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