QUINCY, ILL. -- We all use it, hand santizer, to kill germs and prevent infections from spreading.
Some hand santitizers and antiseptic products are claiming that they can prevent MRSA infections.
In this KHQA Safe Family Health Report according to the Food and Drug Administration those statements are unproven.
The FDA is saying that consumers are being mislead by information like, it kills over 99% to MRSA, it helps prevent kids infections caused by MRSA and is effective against a broad spectrum of pathogens.
Jarod Welch with the Adams County Health Department says there is one simple way to help the spread of germs and that is washing your hands.
When washing your hands with soap you are generating heat and friction.
The oils on your hands then break down and the soap carries the germs away.
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