Health & Wellness Blog
Topics
- Allergic Reactions
- Anaphylaxis
- Common Cold
- Concussions
- ER vs. Urgent Care
- Fever
- Fevers in Newborns
- Food Allergies
- Hand Hygiene
- Hand Sanitizer vs. Soap & Water
- How to Take a Temperature
- Influenza (Flu)
- Pneumonia
- R.I.C.E. Method
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
- Reye Syndrome
- Sports Injuries
- Sprains and Strains
Hand Sanitizer vs. Soap and Water: Which Is Better?
Handwashing with soap & water is best, however, hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol is the next-best option whenever soap & water are not available.
Hand Hygiene: Teaching Your Kids to Wash Their Hands
Good hand hygiene is one of the easiest and most important ways we can teach our children to stay healthy. A good rule of thumb to teach your child regarding proper hand hygiene: When in doubt, wash your hands!