How effective is it against viruses and bacteria? The labels always read, "Kills 99.99% of Germs!" but does the science of hand sanitizers back it up? Today Reactions takes a closer look at the ...
The FDA announced it wants more information about active ingredients in certain topical antiseptic rubs, including common hand sanitizers. The agency hopes more data will demonstrate the effectiveness ...
Hand sanitizer can be especially convenient for killing germs when you’re on the go or traveling. But while many hand sanitizers claim to kill 99.9% of germs, they’re not effective against everything ...
As COVID-19 began its spread across the United States, hand sanitizer was quickly snatched from store shelves. For some, hand sanitizer is the key to avoiding any infectious disease, while others ...
Hand sanitizers have been a saving grace during the Covid-19 pandemic. They are an easy way to lower the risk of contracting the coronavirus when soap and water are not readily available. So people ...
Handwashing is your best defense against germs but running water is not always an option at work or on the go. Hand sanitizer is portable protection against gastrointestinal infections, influenza, ...
Remember the urgency at the start of COVID to stock up on hand sanitizer and, stashing any available bottle in your purse, desk, coat pocket and your car’s cup holder? Yeah…we do, too! Whether ...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A study conducted by an independent pharmacy and lab analyzed more than 260 brands of hand sanitizer and found that 44 of them contained benzene, a toxic chemical that causes ...
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Does Hand Sanitizer Expire?

Hand sanitizer is a vital tool for killing germs, especially in situations where soap and water aren’t available. In a pinch, a squirt or two can be the difference between staying healthy and getting ...
Flu season is around the corner – and already the H1N1 pandemic flu has returned to Philadelphia. Public health officials are sticking to their main message: wash your hands. As flu season approaches, ...