Hand sanitizer is nice to have around and helpful in a pickle, it's no magical solution to the war against germs.
The FDA took particular issue with claims on Gojo's website, such as Purell "kills more than 99.9% of most common germs that may cause illness in a healthcare setting." It also called out multiple statements within the "Frequently Asked Questions" section that, according to the agency, suggest Purell is effective at reducing or preventing diseases.
Enveloped viruses in general are easily killed or inactivated by alcohol. The World Health Organization and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention are recommending the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer as a preventive measure for flu prevention.
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