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Can an alcohol free hand sanitizer protect you against swine virus?
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∙ 14y ago
Since a virus is not actually a living organism, they can't technically be "killed". However, hand sanitizers have been shown to help prevent the spread of flu by deactivating the viruses that are on your hands and making them harmless.
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i think so... if not, at least my hands are clean.....
A very common way to transfer a virus is to contaminate your hands and then rub your eyes, nose or mouth with it,
so hand sanitizers, and even gloves are a great way at reducing your chances of getting Swine Flu.
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the real answer is NO! Even soap and water doesn't kill them, but it lifts them off the surface of your hands and rinses them down the drain. Sanitizers spread them around, make your hands smell & look better, and generally do nothing for viruses. They can kill bacteria, but not viruses.
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Your answer can be found in the Center for Disease Control or CDC website.
http://www.cdc.gov/H1N1flu/qa.htm
" What kills influenza virus?
Influenza virus is destroyed by heat (167-212°F [75-100°C]). In addition, several chemical germicides, including chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, detergents (soap), iodophors (iodine-based antiseptics), and alcohols are effective against human influenza viruses if used in proper concentration for a sufficient length of time.
*What if soap and water are not available and alcohol-based products are not allowed in my facility? Updated on Sept 14
If soap and water are not available and alcohol-based products are not allowed, other hand sanitizers that do not contain alcohol may be useful. "
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 10y agoConsumption of alochol has no effect on the contraction of a virus. It is more likely to lower your immune system and make you more susceptible.
No, it won't help you avoid swine flu. In fact, alcohol is hard on the liver and since the liver is important in getting impurities out of the body, it could actually make it easier for you to get the flu. Alcohol also stresses the body and any stress like that will make your immune system weakened too. Avoid it.
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∙ 14y agoSwine flu is based on bacteria spreading for person to person. Hand gel could kill some of the bacteria and prevent you from passing the germs on to someone else or kill the germs that someone passed on to you.
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∙ 14y agoNo, it can't. All hand sanitizers are anti-bacterial, and Swine flu is a virus, which doesn't come under the category of bacteria.
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∙ 14y agoit kills germs on u.
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Is swine flu coming to forsyth county?
it can come anywhere...keep hand sanitizer with you
Is another term for H1N1 Swine Flu vaccine Pneumococcal vaccine?
No, the "pneumonia vaccine" is to protect against several types of pneumonia that are common and will not protect against the A-H1N1/09 virus. See related questions below.
Is it easy to get Swine Flu?
really easy....: for example..: in a hospital if there are so many people almost all will be affected so if your in a crowded place you can avoid getting swine flu by wearing specialized mask or bringing an alcohol or hand sanitizer with you at all times especially at very crowded place...... that's all maybe you can consider that as tips for avoiding swine flu!!!!!!! for more information email me at angel_lacambra008@yahoo.com take care and god bless all!!!!!!
Does Fluzone prevent Swine Flu?
Yes, in the 2011-2012 flu season in the US, the FDA approved seasonal flu vaccines that protect against the three types of flu that will most likely be infecting people this year, which includes the H1N1/09 swine flu vaccine.
Who gets the Swine Flu?
Most people who are not vaccinated against the swine flu or who have not had the swine flu will get it if exposed to it. Those who have had the vaccines will be immune.
Can you use Germ-X to help keep swine flu away?
Yes. The regular Germ-X hand sanitizers use alcohol (63%) as the active ingredient. The CDC has said that hand sanitizers are good to use if they contain a minimum of 60% alcohol, but must be used exactly as directed on the label to be effective. There is a new formulation of Germ-X hand sanitizer that is alcohol-free. The CDC has said these types of alcohol-free hand sanitizers can be effective and, if regular soap and warm water are not available, they are a useful substitute until you can get to a place to wash your hands properly.
Why is there dirt in the keyboard you are using?
Because at the moment, we are using manky school keyboards which should be cleaned with hand sanitizer, but because no one can be bothered to do it, we'll all catch swine flu.- I mean, how awkard is that?! I come into the school library JUST to do my English Essay, but instead I catch swine flu.!
Can a person have Swine Flu and not know it?
Yes, for one or two days prior to feeling the symptoms of H1N1 2009 Swine Flu, you can already be contagious. This is one of the reasons to be especially careful of close contact with others when the flu is known to be in your area, not only to protect you but also to protect others.
If cleaning a swine room can you get infected by cleaning in it?
Yes there could be a chance of getting infected if you are not immunized and have the necessary equipments to protect you.
What is the singular form of swine?
The possessive form for the noun swine is swine's.
Was the H1N1 Swine Flu hoax a ploy for Federal Government bureaucrat agents to levy garnish brutal ridiculous HR3590 sales taxes on hand sanitizer and Lysol aerosol antiseptic products?
No. The H1N1 swine flu, which has killed thousands of people, is not a hoax. It did not originate in the United States, which seems to nullify your argument. And furthermore, what new taxes might you be talking about?
