Does hand washing work if there is no hot running water in any of the bathrooms?

The CDC recommends that you wash your hands thoroughly with clean, running water and soap. Use warm water if it is available.

If clean, running water is not available use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Last Reviewed: 09/20/2009

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