norovirus, Hand sanitizer

Hand sanitizer isn't enough to protect against norovirus. What should you do instead?
No. Hand sanitizer is simply not as effective against norovirus as it at killing other pathogens due to the virus's firm shell, Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, told TODAY.com recently.
Soap Is Better Than Hand Sanitizer
One study looked at a spate of norovirus outbreaks at nursing homes in New England during the winter of 2006–07, and found that locations where staff made regular use of hand sanitizers were at much greater risk of experiencing an outbreak than others in the study.
How to Avoid Norovirus, Flu, etc: Why Hand Sanitizer Isn’t Enough
We've definitely all heard it before. Wash your hands, don't touch your face, mouth or yees, and stay home if you're sick. As we navigate cold and flu season this year, protecting yourself from illnesses like norovirus and influenza requires a proactive approach,
Put down the hand sanitizer and use soap, how to prevent Norovirus
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Hand sanitizer isn't enough to kill norovirus, experts say. Here's what to do instead
Hand sanitizer alone isn't enough to protect you from norovirus, experts say. So it's important to know how to stay safe and wash your hands properly.
Does Hand Sanitizer Kill Norovirus? Infectious Disease Experts Share How to Neutralize the Virus
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Does hand sanitizer kill norovirus? Here's what really works
The CDC advises thorough hand washing and sanitation over using hand sanitizers, which are ineffective against norovirus. Norovirus cases in the US have more than doubled compared to last season ...
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Hand sanitizer isn't enough to kill norovirus, experts say. What should you do instead?
As the norovirus outbreak continues to spread in the U.S., you can't rely on hand sanitizer alone to protect you. Norovirus, also sometimes called the "winter vomiting disease," causes ...