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Can wiping hand sanitizer underneath your nose help prevent COVID-19?

It is not recommended to wipe hand sanitizer underneath your nose. Commercially purchased alcohol-based hand sanitizers should be used only as directed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Answered by Dr. Molly Fleece, MD.

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