18,19Though not always as effective and soap and water, hand sanitizers can also help to reduce infectious agents on your hands, so using hand sanitizers when it is not possible to wash your hands with soap
If you have COVID-19, keep in mind that research has shown the five-day isolation period currently recommended by the CDC is likely not long enough to ensure you’re not contagious. Because you can still spread germs even after you’re feeling better, continue to be careful for at least...
Though natural family planning poses no health risks, this method is among the least effective at preventing pregnancy, according to the National Women's Health Information Center. Out of 100 women who use natural family planning, approximately 25 will become pregnant. Health Benefits According to a...
Guaifenesin, the only FDA-approved expectorant also recognized as a protussive, is indicated for the symptomatic relief of an acute ineffective, productive cough.1Although the pharmacokinetics are not completely understood, it appears to be well absorbed after oral administration, with an estimated ha...
The actual algorithm to decide which risk category one falls into isa topic of speculation, though it seems it was largely a combination of the information in the questionaire, how long someone has waited since getting the code, and the locations the code is later scanned in (along with the...
If your runny nose is seasonal, caused by cold and dry air in the winter, a humidifier is a great long-term solution to fight congestion. 10 Blow your nose gently. Download Article Blowing mucus from 1 nostril at a time clears your nose more effectively. Grab a tissue and hold it ...
How long does a fever last? The duration of fevers varies and usually depends on both the cause of the fever, and if and how treatments are used to lower the body’s temperature. However, even with treatment,fevers will often come backwhile your body is fighting off a pathogen, after th...