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Latest scientific research or health current events have shown that Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is quite common among people of all ages. Children below 5 are most vulnerable to this virus. In some cases, person who are infected by this virus develop pneumonia. Statistics show that millions of people are treated for RSV every year.

RSV is highly infectious and it has long life span. It can be spread quickly through coughing and sneezing. You can be infected by simply touching a door knob or a countertop which is infected. As a result of its ability to spread widely and service for long time, the number of RSV related patients is increasing each year.

RSV is very common in the winter months and children going to school may bring the virus home and pass it on to the rest in the family. RSV does not cause too much problem to adults. Adults who are infected by RSV are commonly treated for common flu. However, it can be deadly to children and infants.

Having a clean and hygienic environment at home is the best to keep the virus from spreading. Keeping your hands clean is one of the best ways to stop RSV from spreading through touching.

Young children and infants should stay away from those who are having cold like symptoms. If your kids are having the following symptoms such as high fever, thick discharges from the nose that is yellow, green or even gray, coughing that seems to be getting worse or difficulty in breathing, they should get immediate treatment from hospital. These symptoms which may be worsen quickly in young children could result in death.

One of the preventive strategies for RSV is through injection of antibodies that will fight the virus. However, the span of these antibodies can be quite low and you need get your injections on regular basis. Health Blog has encouraged the use of these antibodies in children who may be having repeating infections of RSV. This protects the children from the danger of RSV.

You can learn more useful preventive tips on how to stay away the virus by reading these current health articles.

Washing your hand frequently with soap and water can prevent the spread of many dangerous diseases. If water and soap are not available, you can use hand hand sanitizers.

What’s hand sanitizer? A hand sanitizer is a gel, foam, and liquid solution that kills viruses and bacteria. It is often used for cleaning hands when soap and water are not available. You will find two types of hand sanitizers, alcohol based hand sanitizers and non-alcohol hand sanitizers.

Alcohol based hand sanitizers use alcohol to kill most bacteria, fungi and many viruses. You could find different amount of concentration of alcohol in various sanitizers. Some have up to 85% of alcohol whereas others have 60%. Most hand sanitizers found in the market contain 62% of alcohol. The most common brands of alcohol based hand sanitizers include Purell sanitizers, Avant, Sterillium, Desderman and Allsept S.

Some hand sanitizers are produced with extra ingredients which include natural products and essential oils. These hand sanitizers don’t just contain alcohol that is necessary to kill germs effectively and safely, however they also contain additional components that could moisturize and condition your skin. Hospitals use sanitizer dispensers equipped with elbow controlled mechanism to prevent any contact when using the pump.

Non-alcohol based hand sanitizers use small quantity of benzalkonium chloride or triclosan to kill gems.

Alcohol is known as a preservative. As they do not contain alcohol, the non-alcohol based hand sanitizers. can become contaminated.

How to Make Use of Hand Sanitizer

Hand sanitizers could kill most bacteria and viruses immediately while on your skin. What is the correct way to use it and when should we use it?

The proper way of using hand sanitizer is as shown below:

• Apply enough sanitizer gel to wet your hands
• Rub your hands together. Cover both hands and fingers with the solution. Keep rubbing until your hands are dry.
• Wash your hands with soap and water if they hands are visibly dirty.
• When to apply the sanitizer gel? It would be a good idea to sanitizer your hands:
  • before and after preparing food.
  • before meals.
  • before and after treating patients.
  • after using the toilet.
  • after touching an animal.
  • after coughing or sneezing into your hands.

Benefits of Hand Sanitizers

Despite common perceptions, alcohol-based hand sanitizers dries skin less than hand washing with soap and water.

Hand sanitizers kill many bacteria such as antibiotic resistant bacteria and TB bacteria. They also kill viruses such as flu virus, the common cold virus, and HIV.

Hand sanitizers also kill fungi.

The Risk

Alcohol is flammable. Alcohol based hand sanitizers can catch fire of it. However, hand sanitizers with high high water content or moisturizing agents may not produce this effect. To minimize the risk of fire, it would be a good idea to rub your hands until dry. This indicates that flammable alcohol has evaporated into the air.