Sanitizer gels and foams are some of the handiest healthcare products available. But did you know that using them too often can cut down your body’s natural germ-fighting abilities? Answer these 5 questions and find out if less is better.
Take our quiz:
ANSWER: Long enough to sing ‘Happy Birthday’
Fact: Lather up for 20-30 seconds – about as long as it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” (you might want to do this in your head though).
ANSWER: Long enough to sing ‘Happy Birthday’
Fact: Lather up for 20-30 seconds – about as long as it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” (you might want to do this in your head though).
ANSWER: Not really
Fact: Hand sanitizers are least effective when your hands have chemicals, grease, or heavy dirt on them. Washing with soap and water is the best way to clean your hands whenever possible.
ANSWER: Not really
Fact: Hand sanitizers are least effective when your hands have chemicals, grease, or heavy dirt on them. Washing with soap and water is the best way to clean your hands whenever possible.
ANSWER: My co-worker’s sneeze
Fact: The air behind your cubby mate’s sneeze is filled with a whopping one billion germs!
ANSWER: My co-worker’s sneeze
Fact: The air behind your cubby mate’s sneeze is filled with a whopping one billion germs!
Bottom line: Washing your hands with regular soap and warm, clean, running water — and then thoroughly drying them — is the most effective way to protect yourself. But sometimes even the best hygiene practices aren’t enough. When a bug starts to get the best of you or a family member, relief is only a click away with Teladoc! You can make an appointment with our mobile app, online, or by phone 24/7.
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