Hand Sanitizer Gel May Reduce Risk of GI Illness Within Families With Children in Day Care
9th Sep 2005, 21:40 GMT
In a randomized trial, a multifactorial intervention emphasizing alcohol-based hand sanitizer use in the home reduced transmission of gastrointestinal illnesses in these families. (CME) Medscape Medical News Gary Vogin,Laurie Barclay,Desiree Lie
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