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Soap or hand sanitizer: science determines antiviral effectiveness

The debate resurfaces every autumn with the rise of seasonal viruses.

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Soap mechanically removes pathogens, while sanitizer chemically inactivates them.

Studies show soap's superiority for optimal protection.

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