MRSA Hand Sanitizer
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Hand Sanitizers That Prevent MRSA? Not So Fast – TIME Healthland
healthland.time.com — “(Updated) On Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it had sent warning letters to four makers of hand sanitizing products that claim to prevent infection from methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA.” View full resource at healthland.time.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2011 at 9:51 pm By:
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Hand sanitizer MRSA-prevention claims unproven - The Clinical Advisor
clinicaladvisor.com — “The FDA has issued warning letters to four hand sanitizer manufacturers to cease making claims that its' products prevent methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections.” View full resource at clinicaladvisor.com
Most Recently Shared on May 5, 2011 at 4:33 am By:
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Hand sanitizer MRSA-prevention claims unproven: http://bit.ly/jcy85a FDA warnings to manufacturers
Hand Sanitizer Cuts MRSA Risk
webmd.com — “Each dab of alcohol hand sanitizer used in British hospitals lowered multidrug-resistant staph (MRSA) infection rates by 1%, a UK study shows.” View full resource at webmd.com
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Hand Sanitizers Under Fire as Superbug Fighters - FoxNews.com
foxnews.com — “Sometimes a hand sanitizer will reach too far in its claims. Four companies that say their products, including hand sanitizers, can prevent infection from the superbug MRSA, have been issued warning letters by the Food and Drug Administration” View full resource at foxnews.com
Most Recently Shared on April 22, 2011 at 10:52 pm By:
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Hand Sanitizers Under Fire as Superbug Fighters http://bit.ly/fIcnvn
FDA cracks down on false anti-MRSA claims for hand sanitizers - The Checkup - The Washington Post
washingtonpost.com — “According to a consumer update issued Wednesday by the FDA, none of the sanitizing gels, wipes or creams available over the counter have FDA approval for killing that potentially deadly pathogen.” View full resource at washingtonpost.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2011 at 11:49 am By:
Thomas Loarie, Jr Health Advocate
@washingtonpost FDA cracks down on false anti-MRSA claims for hand sanitizers: This may come... http://wapo.st/gVnpVC #nutrition #health
Hand Sanitizers May Actually Cause Outbreaks Of Norovirus
medicalnewstoday.com — “New research has found that hand sanitizers are not as effective as soap and water in health care settings at preventing viral outbreaks. In fact, they may even be responsible for outbreaks of ser” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
Most Recently Shared on August 13, 2011 at 4:05 pm By:
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RT @Hlth_Literacy Hand Sanitizers May Actually Cause Outbreaks Of Norovirus http://ht.ly/62uvz
Medical News: Makers of Hand Sanitizers Slapped for MRSA Claims - in Infectious Disease, General Infectious Disease from MedPage Today
medpagetoday.com — “Four companies have been told to stop claiming their products prevent infection by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).” View full resource at medpagetoday.com
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Makers of Hand Sanitizers Slapped for MRSA Claims http://bit.ly/fvx8Qw
Medical News: Makers of Hand Sanitizers Slapped for MRSA Claims - in Infectious Disease, General Infectious Disease from MedPage Today
medpagetoday.com — “Four companies have been told to stop claiming their products prevent infection by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).” View full resource at medpagetoday.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2011 at 9:00 pm By:
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RT @medpagetoday: Makers of hand sanitizers slapped for MRSA claims: http://bit.ly/eI5VIn
Hand Sanitizers Carry Unproven Claims to Prevent MRSA Infections - Everyday Health
everydayhealth.com — “MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ) is a bacterium that can cause severe — even life-threatening — infections that do not respond to standard treatment with the antibiotic methicillin.” View full resource at everydayhealth.com
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Hand sanitizers don't prevent everything they say they will! Find out more: http://ow.ly/4MwVr
Hand Sanitizer - a Toxic Necessity
patients.about.com — “Hand Sanitizer - a Toxic Necessity” View full resource at patients.about.com
Most Recently Shared on August 17, 2009 at 4:18 pm By:
Trisha Torrey Patient Advocate
Hand Sanitizer -- A Toxic Necessity (do you spend time with little kids?) http://bit.ly/Ftu6g @myen
Hand Sanitizer Increases Productivity
nycallergydoctor.com — “Hand Sanitizer Increases Productivity” View full resource at nycallergydoctor.com
Most Recently Shared on August 31, 2010 at 4:45 pm By:
Dr. Arthur Lubitz Doctor, Internist, Allergist, Physician, and Active Health Library
Did you know...Workers using hand sanitizer are out less often for illnesses such as common cold & sinusitis. http://bit.ly/aVmrjh #health
Soap vs. Hand Sanitizer
fitsugar.com — “It's a germy world out there, and keeping those germs off your hands is considered the best way to fight catching a cold or flu this season. We recently learned that washing your hands with cold water is just as effective as hot. We also know that” View full resource at fitsugar.com
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Soap vs. Hand Sanitizer http://fitsu.gr/5876428
Hand Sanitizer Increases Productivity
nycallergydoctor.com — “Hand Sanitizer Increases Productivity” View full resource at nycallergydoctor.com
Most Recently Shared on September 27, 2010 at 6:03 pm By:
Dr. Arthur Lubitz Doctor, Internist, Allergist, Physician, and Active Health Library
A reminder... alcohol-based hand disinfectants reduce number of common cold cases in office environments http://bit.ly/aIiwS2 #health
FDA CONSUMER HEALTH INFORMATION - Hand Sanitizers Carry Unproven Claims to... -- SILVER SPRING, Md., April 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --
prnewswire.com — “FDA CONSUMER HEALTH INFORMATION - Hand Sanitizers Carry Unproven Claims to Prevent MRSA Infections.” View full resource at prnewswire.com
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3 Steps Might Help Stop MRSA's Spread - myOptumHealth
myoptumhealth.com — “Read the news article 3 Steps Might Help Stop MRSA's Spread at www.myOptumHealth.com” View full resource at myoptumhealth.com
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3 Steps Might Help Stop MRSA's Spread: E-monitoring of hand washing, better room cleaning and checks on patient .. http://tinyurl.com/cf9lyx
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