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Using a Hand Sanitizer

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3 steps for using hand sanitizer.

Online Medical Reviewer: Barry Zingman MD

Online Medical Reviewer: L Renee Watson MSN RN

Online Medical Reviewer: Wanda Taylor RN PhD

Date Last Reviewed: 02/01/2025

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