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Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are ineffective against the norovirus. Hand-washing is the best way to prevent it.

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As mentioned, many typical household cleaning sprays and wipes aren’t sufficient to get rid of norovirus. According to the ...

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Which alcohol prep pads are best? Alcohol prep pads have many uses, from cleaning wounds to sanitizing hands and surfaces to preparing the skin for injections. They’re a beneficial and efficient ...

Hi, it’s Kelly in Atlanta. A run of viral illnesses from my two toddlers has left me wondering whether I’m overusing hand sanitizer. More on that in a moment, but first ... Anyone who has ever spent ...

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