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Can using hand sanitizer prevent cold?

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Maybe/not: Upper respiratory viruses including a cold can be passed in both contact to the germ on surfaces & airborne droplets. Hand washing is a bit more successful in removing germs than sanitizers but they can cut down exposure risk. Some cultures routinely ware mouth/nose covering asks to reduce airborne virus risk when in public. I doubt this will catch on here.

Answered 2/5/2019

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It Helps: Frequent hand washing,getting your flu shot,not sharing utensils,straws,etc all help and Hand sanitizer is an adjunct to hand washing as well as exercise and a good balanced diet to keep up your immune system.

Answered 1/26/2019

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