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Do hand sanitizers really work?
We have all been using hand sanitizers lately to prevent infections. Are they really effective?
2 Answers
Pamela Payne-Foster
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Preventative Medicine Specialist | Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
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Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Yes, they contain anti-microbials that kill many bacteria, etc that cause infections. Dr. Pam
Yes. They do. The alcohol destroys the outer fatty layer of both viruses as well as bacteria. This kills bacteria and destroys the viruses.
David Wishnew, MD