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Hand washing surprises
Here’s a hint: Study results run counter to FDA guidelines.
By Mary Elizabeth Dallas, HealthDay   | 0 comments | 33 Shares | June 16, 2017
 

You don’t need to scald your hands to get rid of germs. For effective hand hygiene, water temperature matters less than time, new research states.

The finding runs counter to U.S. Food and Drug Administration guidelines recommending that food establishments and restaurants deliver water at 100 degrees Fahrenheit for hand washing, the researchers said.

http://healthbeat.spectrumhealth.org/hand-washing-surprises/
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