Even beer, wine and caffeinated beverages â such as coffee, tea or soda â can contribute, but these should not be a major portion of your daily total fluid intake. Water is still your best bet because it's calorie-free, inexpensive and readily available.
1 Washing hands with the use of a water and soap or a soap solution, either non-antimicrobial or antimicrobial. 2  OR. 3  Applying a waterless antimicrobial hand rub to the surface of the hands (e.g. alcohol-based hand rub). 4  When performed correctly, hand hygiene results in a reduction of microorganisms on hands.
During SARS, our community was well aware of the need for practicing good personal hygiene in order to prevent the spread of respiratory infectious diseases. Frequent hand washing and use of hand sanitizers to keep hands free of germs were commonplace. People suffering from respiratory illnesses wore masks to prevent infectious droplets and aerosols from spreading.