A member asked:
if i can't get any hand sanitizer, what can i use instead to prevent covid-19?
2 doctor answers
Dr. Meenakshi Bhuvaneswar answered
57 years experience Pediatrics
Antiseptic wipes : You could use antiseptic wipes ,(not baby wipes) alcohol swabs and antiseptic spray with chlorhexidine . Also washing hands with soap and water is the most effective way to prevent the spread of the coronavirus .
Answered on May 16, 2020
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Nothing beats: washing your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds using proper technique. It is your best bet.
Answered on May 16, 2020
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