Hand sanitizer isn't as effective as handwashing at preventing the spread of norovirus, doctors and the CDC warn.

Hand sanitizer can be a helpful tool in lowering your exposure to germs, but it’s not the same as washing your hands. Here’s ...

Almanza says the typical hand sanitizer, which is usually alcohol-based, strips the skin of the outer layer of oil, which normally prevents resident bacteria from coming to the surface. "Generally, ...

Broadcaster and wordsmith Kel Richards discusses the “worrying problem” in the Northern Territory as hand sanitizer is being ...

Hand sanitizers are also not effective against certain germs. “Hand sanitizers contain alcohol, and alcohol is a chemical that will disrupt the surfaces and outer envelope of many viruses ...

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But those aren't the only risky hand sanitizers. Experts say you should also avoid those with insufficient alcohol, expired products, and any sanitizer when soap and water are available.

Best practices for hand sanitizer use Ensure the sanitizer contains at least 60% alcohol. Use enough to coat the entire surface of your hands. Cover all areas, including between fingers and around ...

During the pandemic, hand sanitizers have become a health staple. But do you really know the best way to use the ubiquitous goo? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released a quiz to help ...

Norovirus, a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus, is on the rise both locally and across the country, according to ...