Is Hand Sanitizer Enough?
BRIDGEVIEW, IL - APRIL 29: A hand sanitizer is mounted near a concession stand as soccer fans wear protective masks during a match between the Chicago Fire and Club America from Mexico at Toyota Park at April 29, 2009 in Bridgeview, Illinois. Illinois now has several swine flu cases. Cases of swine flu, the strain known as H1N1 virus, have been confirmed in nine countries, including Mexico, where at least 2,400 are believed to be infected, with the number of deaths attributed to the virus believed to be more than 150. The World Health Organization today raised the threat level to "phase 5," indicating a "pandemic is imminent." (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)
Hand sanitizer may not be as effective as you think….
Federal health officials have warned, GoJo, the makers of Purell hand sanitizer, to stop making claims that the product can eliminate diseases. The FDA criticized claims on the company’s website and social media pages that says hand sanitizers can reduce the risk of illnesses like Ebola, norovirus, influenza and MRSA. GoJo took immediate action and updated their pages.
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