Tags : handsanitizer   Why is Hand Hygiene important? Given that 80% of all infections are transmitted by hands, hand sanitizers serve as an essential front line defense to prevent the spread of contagious diseases. Since its inception in 1966 in medical settings such as hospitals and healthcare facilities before being popularized in the 90s as […]

Hand Sanitizer is safe to use: Dr Hoe points out that general usage of an alcohol-based sanitiser will not cause a person’s hands to burn when ignited.   Risk of Using Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitisers The risk of using alcohol-based hand sanitisers is low, say health experts. Universiti Malaya public health medicine specialist Prof Dr Victor […]

HAND hygiene is gradually becoming part of our daily practice since the Movement Control Order (MCO) started. While a concern has been raised to practice the right hand wash, the selection of the right type of hand sanitisers has not been emphasised. An effective hand sanitiser containing a proper type of disinfectant would be the […]