Is your hand sanitizer safe: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute

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Is your hand sanitizer safe: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute

By
Joel Streed

October 1, 2020

Washing with soap and water is the best way to rid your hands of visible dirt and mucus, which may contain viruses like the one that causes COVID-19. But, when on the go, using hand rub or liquid hand sanitizer is the second best option.

There are a lot of different types of hand sanitizers, but how do you know what products are safe? In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Gregory Poland, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases expert, says there are a few things you'll want to check the label for, starting with the type of alcohol it contains. To listen, click the link below.

Is your hand sanitizer safe