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    Alcohol-based hand sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol help kill germs and are effective alternatives to handwashing when hands are not visibly dirty. Hand sanitizers should be used after sneezing, coughing or contact with sick people. Proper use includes applying to dry hands and letting dry without rinsing. Soap and water are preferred when hands are dirty. Children under 2 should not use hand sanitizers and they should be kept out of their reach.

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    Alcohol-based hand sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol help kill germs and are effective alternatives to handwashing when hands are not visibly dirty. Hand sanitizers should be used after sneezing, coughing or contact with sick people. Proper use includes applying to dry hands and letting dry without rinsing. Soap and water are preferred when hands are dirty. Children under 2 should not use hand sanitizers and they should be kept out of their reach.

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    Alcohol-based hand sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol help kill germs and are effective alternatives to handwashing when hands are not visibly dirty. Hand sanitizers should be used after sneezing, coughing or contact with sick people. Proper use includes applying to dry hands and letting dry without rinsing. Soap and water are preferred when hands are dirty. Children under 2 should not use hand sanitizers and they should be kept out of their reach.

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    Flu Hand Sanitizer

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    Alcohol-based hand sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol help kill germs and are effective alternatives to handwashing when hands are not visibly dirty. Hand sanitizers should be used after sneezing, coughing or contact with sick people. Proper use includes applying to dry hands and letting dry without rinsing. Soap and water are preferred when hands are dirty. Children under 2 should not use hand sanitizers and they should be kept out of their reach.

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    Alcohol‐Based Hand Sanitizer Fact Sheet 
     
    Keeping your hands clean is one of the best ways to keep from getting sick and spreading 
    illnesses. 
     
    Alcohol‐based hand sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol are one way to help you wash your 
    hands often.   
     
    When should I wash my hands with soap and water?  
    To protect yourself and others against the flu and other germs, wash your hands often.  
    Especially: 
    • after sneezing, coughing into your hands or blowing your nose 
    • before and after contact with a sick person 
    • before you prepare food or eat 
    • after using the bathroom 
    • after contact with body fluids,  such as after changing a diaper 
    • when hands are visibly soiled 
     
    When can I use an alcohol‐based hand sanitizer instead of soap and water? 
    Alcohol‐based hand sanitizers kill germs but are not good for cleaning dirty hands.  Alcohol‐
    based hand sanitizers can be used:  
    • if you’re hands are not visibly soiled 
    • after sneezing, coughing into your hands or blowing your nose 
    • before and after contact with a sick person 
     
    How should I use alcohol‐based hand sanitizers? 
    • Follow the directions on the product label 
    • Apply product to the palm of one hand 
    • Rub your hands together 
    • Do not wipe your hands – let them dry 
     
    Can I use hand sanitizers that are not alcohol‐based?
    Hand sanitizers that do not contain alcohol may be useful.  However, there is more known 
    about the effectiveness of soap and water and alcohol‐based hand sanitizer than hand sanitizers 
    that do not contain alcohol. 
     
    What precautions should I take when I use hand sanitizers? 
    • Keep out of reach of children 
    • Supervise young children when using these products.
    • Read all product labels and follow instructions carefully.
    • Do not use these products for children younger than 2 years of age.
    NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF
    HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE

    • Never swallow or put hand sanitizer in your mouth
    • Avoid getting hand sanitizers into your eyes
    • Alcohol‐based hand sanitizers are flammable so never use near heat or flame

    What should I do if my child swallows hand sanitizer? 
    Do not induce vomiting.  Immediately call the Poison Control Center any time you suspect a 
    poisoning or have a question about toxic substances. The Center is open 24 hours a day: 
    o English‐speaking callers, call: (212) POISONS (764‐7667)
    o Spanish‐ speaking callers, call: (212) VENENOS (836‐3667).

    What if I or my child has a reaction to alcohol‐based hand sanitizers? 

    Stop using the product and call the Poison Control Center any time you suspect a poisoning or 
    have a question about toxic substances at: 
    o English‐speaking callers, call: (212) POISONS (764‐7667)
    o Spanish‐ speaking callers, call: (212) VENENOS (836‐3667).

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